Drummond Elementary School District

108 West Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Drummond Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 114 students in Drummond Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Drummond Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
114 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Drummond Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#65 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40%
37%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
46%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
37%
(2022-23)
25.2%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.40

Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
10%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
76%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,395 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,009 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,395
$16,573

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,009
$16,214

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Drummond Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drummond School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Drummond 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 W Edwards
Drummond, MT 59832
(406) 288-3283
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Drummond Elementary School District?
Drummond Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 114 students.
What is the rank of Drummond Elementary School District?
Drummond Elementary School District is ranked #116 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Drummond Elementary School District?
86% of Drummond Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Drummond Elementary School District?
Drummond Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Drummond Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,009 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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