For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in Lodge Grass 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 Lodge Grass Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (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
230 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lodge Grass 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
#349 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.40
% American Indian
98%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
76%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,352 is higher than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,296 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,352
$15,507
Spending / Student
$18,296
$15,598
Best Lodge Grass Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lodge Grass 7-8
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2385
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Lodge Grass School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-2333
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lodge Grass Elementary School District?
Lodge Grass Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 230 students.
What is the rank of Lodge Grass Elementary School District?
Lodge Grass Elementary School District is ranked #329 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 Lodge Grass Elementary School District?
98% of Lodge Grass Elementary School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lodge Grass Elementary School District?
Lodge Grass Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lodge Grass Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,296 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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