Power Elementary School District

402 Teton Ave
Power, MT 59468
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Power Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 62 students in Power Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Power Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
62 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Power Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#83 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
54%
37%
40-49%
46%
<50%
37%
(2022-23)
15.3%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.40
% American Indian
8%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,774 is higher than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 67% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,290 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,774
$15,499
Spending / Student
$20,290
$15,589

Best Power Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Power Middle School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 Teton Ave
Power, MT 59468
(406) 463-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Power Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
402 Teton Ave
Power, MT 59468
(406) 463-2251
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Power Elementary School District?
Power Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of Power Elementary School District?
Power Elementary School District is ranked #129 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Power Elementary School District?
84% of Power Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Power Elementary School District?
Power Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Power Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,290 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 58% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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