Top Rankings
Harlem Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 454 students in Harlem Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Harlem Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
837 Schools
# Students
454 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harlem Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)58.5%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
93%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,350 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,350
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,650
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Harlem Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 3rd Ave Sw
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Harlem 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 1st Ave Se
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Harlem, MT 59526
(406) 353-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harlem Elementary School District?
Harlem Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 454 students.
What is the rank of Harlem Elementary School District?
Harlem Elementary School District is ranked #322 out of 332 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlem Elementary School District?
93% of Harlem Elementary School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlem Elementary School District?
Harlem Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Harlem Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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