Laurel Elem School District

410 Colorado Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Laurel Elem 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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,275 students in Laurel Elem 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 Laurel Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
1,275 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Laurel Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
#249 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Laurel Elem  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurel Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurel Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.38
# American Indian Students
27 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,117 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
88%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
157
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,940 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Laurel Elem  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Laurel Elem  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,519
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Laurel Elem  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,940
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Laurel Elem  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Laurel Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred W Graff School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
417 East Sixth St
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6916
Grades: 3-4
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Washington Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6919
Grades: 5-8
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
South School
606 Sw Fifth
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6917
Grades: PK-K
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
West School
502 Eighth Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-6914
Grades: 1-2
| 253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laurel Elem School District?
Laurel Elem School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,275 students.
What is the rank of Laurel Elem School District?
Laurel Elem School District is ranked #265 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Laurel Elem School District?
88% of Laurel Elem School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel Elem School District?
Laurel Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Laurel Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,940 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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