Top Rankings
Bynum Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 8 students in Bynum Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Bynum Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
840 Schools
# Students
8 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bynum Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.40
% American Indian
38%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
62%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$277,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$272,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (98-99)
$3,446
$8,330
Spending / Student (98-99)
$3,385
$8,277
Best Bynum Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bynum School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Central Ave
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Bynum, MT 59419
(406) 469-2373
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bynum Elementary School District?
Bynum Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 8 students.
What is the rank of Bynum Elementary School District?
Bynum Elementary School District is ranked #180 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bynum Elementary School District?
62% of Bynum Elementary School District students are White, and 38% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bynum Elementary School District?
Bynum Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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