Top Rankings
Charlo Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 158 students in Charlo Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Charlo Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
158 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charlo Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#31 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
83%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,342 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,665 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,342
$15,263
Spending / Student
$12,665
$15,352
Best Charlo Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Charlo 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlo Elementary School District?
Charlo Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of Charlo Elementary School District?
Charlo Elementary School District is ranked #84 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlo Elementary School District?
83% of Charlo Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlo Elementary School District?
Charlo Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Charlo Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,665 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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