Top Rankings
Ronan Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,072 students in Ronan Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Ronan Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
1,072 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ronan Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.40
% American Indian
54%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
28%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,820 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,384 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,820
$15,263
Spending / Student
$13,384
$15,352
Best Ronan Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35885 Round Butte Road W
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
K William Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 4th Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42080 4th Ave. E.
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ronan Elementary School District?
Ronan Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,072 students.
What is the rank of Ronan Elementary School District?
Ronan Elementary School District is ranked #286 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ronan Elementary School District?
54% of Ronan Elementary School District students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ronan Elementary School District?
Ronan Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Ronan Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,384 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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