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
Evaluating Butte Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Butte Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Whittier School
Butte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hillcrest School
Butte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Elementary School
Butte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#93 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
The short answer
Butte Elem ranks #93 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Butte Elem's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whittier School (7.0/10), Hillcrest School (6.8/10), and West Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Butte Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whittier School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hillcrest School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | West Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Margaret Leary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Emerson School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | East Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Kennedy School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 Whittier School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Butte Elem students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 65.1%.
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?
Whittier School is the highest-rated school in Butte Elem with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Butte Elem?
Across schools in Butte Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.1%. 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 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.1%
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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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