Top Rankings
Cut Bank Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 534 students in Cut Bank Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Cut Bank Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
7 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
534 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cut Bank Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.2%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.40
% American Indian
30%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
50%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,318 is less than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,858
$15,499
Spending / Student
$14,318
$15,589
Best Cut Bank Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Horizon Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2961
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2961
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glacier Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 Tipville Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2623
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-2623
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hidden Lake Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Welch Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-3696
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-3696
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Zenith Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Zenith Colony Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-5430
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 336-5430
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Anna Jeffries Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 2nd Street Nw
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-2411
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-2411
Gr: 4-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
H C Davis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 2nd Avenue Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5513
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5513
Gr: PK-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Cut Bank Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 3rd Avenue Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-4421
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cut Bank Elementary School District?
Cut Bank Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Cut Bank Elementary School District?
Cut Bank Elementary School District is ranked #296 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cut Bank Elementary School District?
50% of Cut Bank Elementary School District students are White, 30% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cut Bank Elementary School District?
Cut Bank Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Cut Bank Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,318 is less than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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