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Lolo 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 523 students in Lolo Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lolo Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
523 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lolo Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,365 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,365
$15,312
Spending / Student
$12,799
$15,401
Best Lolo Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lolo Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11395 Highway 93 South
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6141
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6141
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lolo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11395 Highway 93 South
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6686
Lolo, MT 59847
(406) 273-6686
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lolo Elementary School District?
Lolo Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 523 students.
What is the rank of Lolo Elementary School District?
Lolo Elementary School District is ranked #205 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 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 Lolo Elementary School District?
90% of Lolo Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lolo Elementary School District?
Lolo Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lolo Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,799 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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