Vaughn Elem School District

480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 152 students in Vaughn Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Vaughn Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
152 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Vaughn 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.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#247 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Vaughn Elem  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vaughn 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.
40-44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vaughn 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:

0.42
0.38
# American Indian Students
11 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
114 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
75%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
25
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
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 $13,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,263 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Vaughn 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
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Vaughn 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
$13,237
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Vaughn 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
$14,263
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Vaughn 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 Vaughn Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1124 Wilson Road
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughn School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Vaughn 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Grades: 7-8
| 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vaughn Elem School District?
Vaughn Elem School District manages 3 public schools serving 152 students.
What is the rank of Vaughn Elem School District?
Vaughn Elem School District is ranked #249 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn Elem School District?
75% of Vaughn Elem School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vaughn Elem School District?
Vaughn Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Vaughn Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,263 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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