Butte Elem School District
School District · Butte, Montana
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
7
6 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,585
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#95 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,585
$2,683 vs Montana median
District size
2,949 students
Much larger than Montana median
About Butte Elem
Butte Elem is a Butte, Montana school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,949 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $10,585 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Butte Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Emerson School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Butte Elem students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Butte Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Butte Elem with test data.
Schools in Butte Elem
7 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Butte
- Total Enrollment
- 2,949
- Teachers (FTE)
- 188
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butte Elem?
Butte Elem has 7 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Butte Elem?
The average composite rating for Butte Elem is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Butte Elem?
Butte Elem spends $10,585 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butte Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Butte Elem is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Butte Elem?
Emerson School is the highest-rated school in Butte Elem with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Butte Elem?
Across schools in Butte Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Butte Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Butte Elem has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MT
Compare Butte Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Hellgate Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
- Malta K-12 Schools (4)
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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