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Augusta Elementary School

Augusta Elementary School rates 8.8, right at the middle of Augusta Elem's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.8this school

8.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Augusta Elem median is 8.8.

#29 of 605 schools in Montana · Augusta Elem: 1 elementary schools rated, median 8.8

The brief

An elementary school in Augusta, MT where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 29 of 605 schools in Montana and 1 of 1 in Augusta Elem.

Augusta Elementary School is listed in Augusta Elem, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math65%33 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading55%33 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.0
50% of the rating
Academics
9.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Augusta Elementary School and the 6 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$34,125
Median home value
$227,700
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
20.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,109/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Augusta Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Augusta Elementary School is part of the Augusta Public Schools district, which serves grades K-12 in Augusta, Montana 1. The district has an approximate enrollment of 120 students 1. The school emphasizes small class sizes to provide individualized attention 1. Its mission focuses on enhancing students' lives through academics, life skills, and positive behavior modeling, aiming to develop lifelong learners who are accountable, respectful, and kind 1. The vision for the district is to empower students with knowledge and confidence for a changing world through a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking 1. The school is located in a town with a population of around 300 people, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountain Front 1. Recent updates include job openings for art, music, and math teachers, as well as information regarding an April school board meeting and an Augusta Track Project 1.
Sources (1)
  1. augustaschool.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #29 of 605 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
80
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lewis and Clark County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$11,944
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 59410)
617
Area median age
63.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.