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Lambert Elementary School District

121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 774-3333

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 72 students in Lambert 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 Lambert Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
72 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
Kind530
1928
2730
3529
41029
5629
61328
7929
8828
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District Rank

Lambert 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#281 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearLambert Elementary School District
2023#281
2022#302
2021#310
2019#294
2018#285
2017#316
2016#219
2015#226
2013#152
2012#74
2011#45
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25%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
202325%37%
202215%35%
202115%36%
201924%42%
201824%42%
201715%41%
201624%43%
201530%40%
201364%66%
201274%68%
201174%68%
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30-39%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
202234%46%
202124%47%
201934%50%
201824%51%
201734%51%
201634%50%
201530%48%
201384%84%
201290%86%
201184%84%
201084%84%
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40-59%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
20230.190.39
20220.200.38
20210.260.38
20200.200.38
20190.200.38
20180.270.36
20170.270.36
20160.250.36
20150.290.35
20140.180.35
20130.210.33
20120.210.34
20110.190.33
20100.120.30
20090.090.29
20080.090.28
20040.040.27
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% American Indian
2%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
20232%10%
20221%11%
20211%11%
20183%12%
20173%12%
20162%12%
20152%11%
20142%11%
20132%11%
20123%12%
20115%11%
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% Asian
1%
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2023)

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
20231%1%
20216%1%
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% Hispanic
8%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
20238%6%
20228%5%
20218%5%
20209%5%
20199%5%
201810%4%
201710%4%
20169%4%
20159%4%
20144%4%
20137%4%
20126%4%
20113%4%
20102%3%
20093%3%
20082%3%
19951%1%
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% Black
1%
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2016)

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
20161%1%
20151%1%
20142%1%
20132%1%
20121%1%
20111%1%
20102%1%
20092%1%
20082%1%
20042%1%
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% White
88%
77%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
202389%77%
202289%78%
202185%78%
202089%78%
201989%78%
201885%79%
201785%79%
201686%79%
201584%80%
201491%80%
201388%81%
201289%81%
201190%82%
201094%83%
200995%83%
200896%84%
2007100%84%
2006100%85%
2005100%85%
200498%85%
2003100%85%
2002100%85%
2001100%85%
2000100%86%
1999100%86%
1998100%87%
1997100%87%
1996100%88%
199598%88%
1994100%88%
1993100%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
20222%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20182%3%
20172%3%
20162%3%
20154%3%
20141%3%
20131%2%
20121%1%
20111%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,833 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,403 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$2 MM$2 MM
2022$2 MM$2 MM
2021$2 MM$2 MM
2020$2 MM$2 MM
2019$2 MM$2 MM
2018$2 MM$2 MM
2017$2 MM$2 MM
2016$2 MM$2 MM
2015$4 MM$2 MM
2014$2 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$4 MM$2 MM
2010$4 MM$2 MM
2009$6 MM$1 MM
2008$5 MM$2 MM
2007$4 MM$1 MM
2006$3 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$2 MM$2 MM
2022$2 MM$2 MM
2021$2 MM$2 MM
2020$2 MM$2 MM
2019$2 MM$2 MM
2018$2 MM$2 MM
2017$2 MM$2 MM
2016$2 MM$2 MM
2015$6 MM$2 MM
2014$3 MM$2 MM
2012$3 MM$2 MM
2011$2 MM$2 MM
2010$6 MM$2 MM
2009$4 MM$1 MM
2008$3 MM$1 MM
2007$2 MM$1 MM
2006$1 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$21,833
$15,263

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$19,899$17,353
2022$18,774$17,118
2021$16,041$18,438
2020$18,774$17,118
2019$20,905$16,964
2018$18,898$17,300
2017$20,429$17,087
2016$19,176$16,286
2015$40,292$15,305
2014$23,492$16,457
2012$19,571$16,184
2011$68,712$15,398
2008$91,717$14,981
2007$66,016$13,019
2005$22,750$11,851
2004$17,148$11,519
2003$12,621$10,500
2002$10,455$10,028
2001$11,400$9,685
2000$9,507$9,308
1999$7,850$8,330
1998$7,046$8,573
1997$7,068$7,655
1995$6,205$7,082
1992$6,711$7,082
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Spending / Student
$26,403
$15,352

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearLambert Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$24,063$16,311
2022$20,333$16,545
2021$19,398$17,330
2020$20,333$16,545
2019$20,679$16,216
2018$19,602$17,245
2017$25,452$16,779
2016$20,780$16,362
2015$62,618$14,876
2014$39,431$16,381
2012$40,286$15,796
2011$36,068$15,854
2008$57,000$13,942
2007$26,492$12,364
2005$12,517$11,089
2004$17,852$10,717
2003$12,483$10,434
2002$11,879$9,725
2001$10,586$9,463
2000$8,213$9,009
1999$8,075$8,277
1998$7,598$8,100
1997$7,148$7,814
1995$6,250$7,055
1992$6,349$6,494
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Best Lambert Elementary School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lambert 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: 7-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lambert School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 3rd Ave Nw
Lambert, MT 59243
(406) 774-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lambert Elementary School District?
Lambert Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 72 students.
What is the rank of Lambert Elementary School District?
Lambert Elementary School District is ranked #261 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lambert Elementary School District?
88% of Lambert Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lambert Elementary School District?
Lambert Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lambert Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,403 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 72 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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