Top Rankings
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 311 students in Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
311 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,656 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,666 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,656
$15,490
Spending / Student
$9,666
$15,580
Best Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cayuse Prairie 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
897 Lake Blaine Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cayuse Prairie School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
897 Lake Blaine Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-4560
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District?
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 311 students.
What is the rank of Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District?
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District is ranked #134 out of 335 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District?
90% of Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District?
Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Cayuse Prairie Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,666 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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