Columbia Falls Elem School District
School District · Columbia Falls, Montana
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#136 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,977
$1,291 vs Montana median
District size
1,585 students
Much larger than Montana median
About Columbia Falls Elem
Columbia Falls Elem is a Columbia Falls, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,585 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,977 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Columbia Falls Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbia Falls JR HS, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia Falls Elem students show an average math proficiency of 36.8% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Columbia Falls Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbia Falls Elem with test data.
Schools in Columbia Falls Elem
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Columbia Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 1,585
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia Falls Elem?
Columbia Falls Elem has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbia Falls Elem?
The average composite rating for Columbia Falls Elem is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia Falls Elem?
Columbia Falls Elem spends $11,977 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbia Falls Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbia Falls Elem is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbia Falls Elem?
Columbia Falls JR HS is the highest-rated school in Columbia Falls Elem with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Columbia Falls Elem?
Across schools in Columbia Falls Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbia Falls Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Columbia Falls Elem has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 3 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
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.
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Compare Columbia Falls 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)
- Butte 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)
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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