For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 353 students in Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
353 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lame Deer 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 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#350 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤1%
35%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)84.8%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
95%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,487 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,096 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$9 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,487
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,096
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lame Deer Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lame Deer Elementary School District?
Lame Deer Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 353 students.
What is the rank of Lame Deer Elementary School District?
Lame Deer Elementary School District is ranked #330 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lame Deer Elementary School District?
95% of Lame Deer Elementary School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lame Deer Elementary School District?
Lame Deer Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lame Deer Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,096 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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