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Elder Grove Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 711 students in Elder Grove Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Elder Grove Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
711 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elder Grove Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,084 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,693
$15,263
Spending / Student
$12,084
$15,352
Best Elder Grove Elementary School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elder Grove School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Elder Grove 7-8
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1532 South 64 Street W
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Billings, MT 59106
(406) 656-2893
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elder Grove Elementary School District?
Elder Grove Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 711 students.
What is the rank of Elder Grove Elementary School District?
Elder Grove Elementary School District is ranked #203 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elder Grove Elementary School District?
86% of Elder Grove Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elder Grove Elementary School District?
Elder Grove Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Elder Grove Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,084 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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