For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 322 students in Choteau Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Choteau Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
322 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Choteau 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
#97 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
91%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,345 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,525
$15,263
Spending / Student
$9,345
$15,352
Best Choteau Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choteau School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 7th Ave Nw
Choteau, MT 59422
(406) 466-5364
Choteau, MT 59422
(406) 466-5364
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Choteau 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 7th Ave Nw
Choteau, MT 59422
(406) 466-5303
Choteau, MT 59422
(406) 466-5303
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Choteau Elementary School District?
Choteau Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of Choteau Elementary School District?
Choteau Elementary School District is ranked #178 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Choteau Elementary School District?
91% of Choteau Elementary School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Choteau Elementary School District?
Choteau Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Choteau Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,345 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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