Top Rankings
Frontier Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Frontier 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 Frontier Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
129 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frontier Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#73 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.40
% American Indian
66%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
15%
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,295 is higher than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,426 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,295
$15,499
Spending / Student
$20,426
$15,589
Best Frontier Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6996 Roy St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-2501
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-2501
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Frontier School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6996 Roy St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-2501
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-2501
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frontier Elementary School District?
Frontier Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 129 students.
What is the rank of Frontier Elementary School District?
Frontier Elementary School District is ranked #130 out of 333 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier Elementary School District?
66% of Frontier Elementary School District students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier Elementary School District?
Frontier Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Frontier Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,426 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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