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Glendive Elementary School District

900 N Merrill Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Glendive 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 3 public schools serving 764 students in Glendive Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Glendive Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
764 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glendive 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.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#261 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
37%
39%
46%
30-34%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,971 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 $14,158 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,971
$15,263
Spending / Student
$14,158
$15,352

Best Glendive Elementary School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 South Nowlan
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2308
Gr: 3-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 North Meade Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-2356
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School
800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-4155
Gr: PK-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glendive Elementary School District?
Glendive Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 764 students.
What is the rank of Glendive Elementary School District?
Glendive Elementary School District is ranked #263 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 Glendive Elementary School District?
87% of Glendive Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glendive Elementary School District?
Glendive Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Glendive Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,158 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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