Lewistown Elementary School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools in Lewistown Elementary School District, serving 676 students. Public elementary schools in Lewistown Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Montana.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown Elementary School District are Lewis & Clark School, Highland Park School and Garfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Lewistown Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://lewistown.k12.mt.us |
| School District Phone Number | (406) 535-8777 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 499 Schools |
| # of Students | 676 Students | 95,896 Students |
| # of Teachers | 46 Teachers | 6,648 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Lewistown Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 262 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #155 out of 350 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 51% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.38 |
| # of American Indian Students | 9 Students | 10,793 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 11% |
| # of Asian Students | 4 Students | 660 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 26 Students | 4,649 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 763 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of White Students | 612 Students | 74,840 Students |
| % White Students | 90% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 224 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 20 Students | 3,967 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 943 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 96 | 11,711 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 109 | 11,414 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 95 | 11,153 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 92 | 11,569 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 94 | 11,982 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 89 | 11,729 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 101 | 11,819 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 6,751 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 6,738 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 26 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 19 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 24 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,129 is less than the state median of $16,673. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MT) |
| Total Revenue | $9 MM | $2 MM |
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| Spending | $9 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,978 | $16,845 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,129 | $16,673 |
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Lewistown Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Lewis & Clark School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50%212 Crystal Drive10
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Grades: 5-6 | 190 students
- Highland Park School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1312 7th Avenue North10
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Grades: 2-4 | 281 students
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