Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Butte Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Butte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pine Butte Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Butte Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Butte Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#544 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
33%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
50%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Butte Elementary School is ranked #544 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Pine Butte Elementary School?
253 students attend Pine Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pine Butte Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Butte Elementary School?
Pine Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Butte Elementary School offer ?
Pine Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Butte Elementary School part of?
Pine Butte Elementary School is part of Colstrip Elem School District.
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