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LaMotte School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

16^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

LaMotte School is an exceptional elementary school located in Bozeman, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 33 students. As part of the LaMotte Elementary District, which is ranked 14 out of 387 districts in Montana and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, LaMotte School consistently delivers outstanding academic results.

LaMotte School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (76.19%), Mathematics (71.43%), and Science (85.71%) in the 2024-2025 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages, which were 43.09% in ELA, 36.77% in Math, and 38.16% in Science. The school's strong track record of high statewide rankings, placing in the top 5% of Montana elementary schools in several recent years, is a testament to its educational excellence. For the 2024-2025 school year, LaMotte School is ranked 16th out of 401 elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors contributing to LaMotte School's success may be its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 9.6 students per teacher in recent years, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 12.7 to 19.2 students per teacher. Additionally, LaMotte School spends $12,629 per student, which is higher than the spending at most nearby schools, which range from $7,979 to $10,703 per student. While the small size of LaMotte School (33 students) may present some unique challenges, the school's exceptional academic performance and high rankings among Montana's elementary schools make it a model for other educational institutions in the state.

Students ?

8.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,504

Per pupil spending ?

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 586-2838

District: LaMotte Elementary

Students who attend LaMotte School usually attend:

Middle:	LaMotte 6-8
High:	Bozeman High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

American Indian:

3.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2004 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (76% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2004

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg74%

Montana avg40%

16^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 387LaMotte Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	95.0	16 of 401	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	96.6	3 of 212	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	19 of 332	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	87.6	43 of 329	86.9%	★★★★☆
2021	95.8	14 of 356	96.1%	★★★★★
2016	99.3	2 of 191	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	83.1	44 of 287	84.7%	★★★★☆
2009	69.3	49 of 190	74.2%	★★★★☆
2008	89.6	6 of 194	96.9%	★★★★★
2004	66.9	69 of 217	68.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science86%+48 vs state

English Language Arts76%+33 vs state

Mathematics71%+35 vs state

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Schools Near LaMotte School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
LaMotte School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	33	4	8.3		31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	95	16^th of 401 public elementary schools	96.0%		96.6	3^rd of 212 public elementary schools	98.6%	13	76.2	71.4	$19,504
Longfellow School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 S Tracy	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6150	289	16	18.0	18.7%	267 (92.4%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	77.2	66^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.5%		97.7	1^st of 212 public elementary schools	99.5%	65	70.0	41.0	$13,416
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 E Mendenhall	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6700	348	18	19.2	7.8%	324 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	83.3	41^st of 401 public elementary schools	89.8%		93.6	12^th of 212 public elementary schools	94.3%	29	77.6	47.7	$11,101
Morning Star School	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Arnold St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6500	482	31	15.8	8.7%	413 (85.7%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.6%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.4%)	87.5	28^th of 401 public elementary schools	93.0%		94.4	9^th of 212 public elementary schools	95.8%	19	77.0	55.3	$10,166
Irving School	Public	PK, KG-5	811 W Alderson St	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6600	174	13	13.6	46.6%	103 (59.2%)	8 (4.6%)	35 (20.1%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (12.1%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	68.5	112^th of 401 public elementary schools	72.1%		86.5	23^rd of 212 public elementary schools	89.2%	89	56.5	42.5	$13,278
Malmborg School	Public	PK, KG-8	375 Jackson Creek Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Malmborg Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 586-2759	8	1	8.0		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.8	286^th of 401 public elementary schools	28.7%					(n/a)	50.0	0.0	$25,506
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 N 5th	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6750	262	21	12.7	36.6%	192 (73.3%)	3 (1.1%)	46 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	29.1	308^th of 401 public elementary schools	23.2%		42.9	134^th of 212 public elementary schools	36.8%	174	35.5	13.8	$15,169
Emily Dickinson School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 Annie Street	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6650	531	33	16.2	23.4%	415 (78.2%)	2 (0.4%)	63 (11.9%)	12 (2.3%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	72.8	87^th of 401 public elementary schools	78.3%					(n/a)	64.2	42.1
Hyalite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 West Babcock	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 582-6800	521	33	15.7	35.7%	334 (64.1%)	4 (0.8%)	144 (27.6%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	32.8	289^th of 401 public elementary schools	27.9%		64.2	88^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.5%	201	38.4	18.7	$11,236
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 Durston	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 582-6860	492	26	19.2	17.7%	386 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (15.9%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	55.5	179^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.4%		82.9	30^th of 212 public elementary schools	85.8%	149	51.3	34.7	$10,479

Frequently Asked Questions about LaMotte School

How many students attend LaMotte School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 33 students attended LaMotte School.

What is the racial makeup of LaMotte School?

Students at LaMotte School are 94% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is LaMotte School in?

LaMotte Elementary

What schools do graduates of LaMotte School attend?

Students who attend LaMotte School usually go on to attend:

Middle : LaMotte 6-8
High : Bozeman High School

Is LaMotte School a good school?

Yes! LaMotte School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 401 Montana elementary schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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