Top Rankings
Poplar 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 elementary schools serving 453 students in Poplar Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Montana.
Public Elementary Schools in Poplar Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
525 Schools
# Students
570 Students
95,177 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
6,845 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poplar 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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.41
% American Indian
96%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,395 is higher than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,181 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,395
$15,507
Spending / Student
$22,181
$15,598
Best Poplar Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Poplar 5-6 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Gr: 5-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Recent Articles
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.
