Lamotte Elementary School District

841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 55 students in Lamotte Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lamotte Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
55 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lamotte Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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)
#8 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
70%
37%
60-69%
46%
60-79%
37%
(2022-23)
25%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,218 is higher than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,055 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$947,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$938,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,218
$15,507
Spending / Student
$17,055
$15,598

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Gr: 6-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lamotte School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lamotte Elementary School District?
Lamotte Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Lamotte Elementary School District?
Lamotte Elementary School District is ranked #3 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 1%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamotte Elementary School District?
96% of Lamotte Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamotte Elementary School District?
Lamotte Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lamotte Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,055 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 55 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 70% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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