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Lewistown 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 4 public schools serving 815 students in Lewistown Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lewistown Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
815 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewistown Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#92 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2021. View full 20-year historical data
% White
90%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,919 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 109% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$26 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,417
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$31,919
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lewistown Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Gr: PK-1 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Gr: 4-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Gr: 2-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Gr: 7-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 815 students.
What is the rank of Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District is ranked #119 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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 Lewistown Elementary School District?
90% of Lewistown Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lewistown Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,919 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 109% over four school years.
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