Boulder Elem School District
School District · Boulder, Montana
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Boulder Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Boulder Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Boulder 7-8
Boulder · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boulder Elementary School
Boulder · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#25 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,697
+$2,429 vs Montana median
District size
219 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Boulder Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder 7-8 | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Boulder Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Boulder Elem
Boulder Elem is a Boulder, Montana school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 219 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. District-level spending was $15,697 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Boulder Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Boulder 7-8, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Boulder Elem students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Boulder Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Boulder Elem with test data.
Schools in Boulder Elem
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Boulder
- Total Enrollment
- 219
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- District spending per student
- $15,697NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boulder Elem?
Boulder Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Boulder Elem?
The average composite rating for Boulder Elem is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Boulder Elem?
Boulder Elem's district-level spending was $15,697 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Boulder Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Boulder Elem is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Boulder Elem?
Boulder 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Boulder Elem with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Boulder Elem?
Across schools in Boulder Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
How we rate schools
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Compare Boulder Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Browning Elem (7)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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