Polaris Elementary School District

4210 Pioneer Mountain Scenic B
Polaris, MT 59746
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 8 students in Polaris Elementary School District.
Public School in Polaris Elementary School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public schools of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
8 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (MT)
#258 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≥50%
35%
≥50%
46%
(2022-23)
20%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$135,000
$2,442 MM
Spending
$128,000
$2,389 MM

Best Polaris Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polaris School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 834-3403
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Polaris Elementary School District?
Polaris Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 8 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Polaris Elementary School District?
100% of Polaris Elementary School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polaris Elementary School District?
Polaris Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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