Excellent
#30 of 603 schools in MT
Top 5% in state
Augusta Elementary School
Elementary School · Augusta Elem · Augusta, MT
An elementary school in Augusta, MT where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 307, Augusta, MT 59410
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Augusta Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Augusta Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average456/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,125
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Augusta Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Augusta Elementary School is listed in Augusta Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Augusta Elementary School
Augusta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, MT, part of Augusta Elem, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Augusta Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Augusta Elementary School
What grades does Augusta Elementary School serve?
Augusta Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Augusta Elementary School?
Augusta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Augusta Elementary School rank in MT?
Augusta Elementary School ranks #30 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Augusta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Augusta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Augusta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Augusta Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Augusta Elementary School a charter school?
No, Augusta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Augusta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Augusta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Augusta Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Augusta Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lewis and Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (406) 562-3384
- Area population (ZIP 59410)
- 617
- Area median age
- 63.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59410; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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