Ronan Elem School District

421 Andrew Street Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ronan Elem 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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,099 students in Ronan Elem 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 Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
1,099 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Ronan Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
#296 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Ronan Elem  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ronan Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ronan Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.38
# American Indian Students
693 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
63%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
326 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
30%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
7
419
# Students in K Grade:
178
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,056 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Ronan Elem  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Ronan Elem  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,456
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Ronan Elem  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,056
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Ronan Elem  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Ronan Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
K William Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
221 4th Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Ronan Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35885 Round Butte Road W
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
42080 4th Ave. E.
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ronan Elem School District?
Ronan Elem School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,099 students.
What is the rank of Ronan Elem School District?
Ronan Elem School District is ranked #298 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Elem School District?
63% of Ronan Elem School District students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ronan Elem School District?
Ronan Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Ronan Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,056 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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