For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 85 students in Lambert Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lambert Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
85 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lambert Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#281 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,494 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,365 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,494
$15,490
Spending / Student
$22,365
$15,580
Best Lambert Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lambert 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lambert School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lambert Elementary School District?
Lambert Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 85 students.
What is the rank of Lambert Elementary School District?
Lambert Elementary School District is ranked #262 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lambert Elementary School District?
89% of Lambert Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lambert Elementary School District?
Lambert Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lambert Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,365 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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