For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 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.
Public 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 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), 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
314 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Choteau Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#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
0.18
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
90%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,768 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,583 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,768
$15,490
Spending / Student
$9,583
$15,580
Best Choteau Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Choteau Elementary School District?
Choteau Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of Choteau Elementary School District?
Choteau Elementary School District is ranked #178 out of 335 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?
90% of Choteau Elementary School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Choteau Elementary School District?
Choteau Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Choteau Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,583 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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