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Lewistown 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 4 public schools serving 870 students in Lewistown Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lewistown Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
870 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewistown Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#92 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,203 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,877 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,203
$15,263
Spending / Student
$11,877
$15,352
Best Lewistown Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Gr: PK-1 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Gr: 5-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Gr: 2-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District is ranked #120 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 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 Lewistown Elementary School District?
89% of Lewistown Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lewistown Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,877 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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