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Boulder Elementary School District

205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Boulder Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 219 students in Boulder 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 Boulder Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
219 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Boulder Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#73 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
33%
37%
55-59%
46%
30-39%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
83%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,712 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,680 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,712
$15,312
Spending / Student
$14,680
$15,401

Best Boulder Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boulder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 So Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Boulder 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Gr: 7-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boulder Elementary School District?
Boulder Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of Boulder Elementary School District?
Boulder Elementary School District is ranked #127 out of 333 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boulder Elementary School District?
83% of Boulder Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boulder Elementary School District?
Boulder Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Boulder Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,680 is less than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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