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Bonner School

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Bonner School ranks 180 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

180^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Bonner School is an elementary school located in Bonner, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 227 students. The school is part of the Bonner Elementary District, which is ranked 257 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Bonner School has consistently performed below the state averages in proficiency rates for MAST/English Language Arts, MAST/Mathematics, and Montana Science Assessment. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Bonner School's proficiency rates were 42.16% in MAST/ELA, 42.16% in MAST/Mathematics, and 43.33% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 180 out of 401 elementary schools in 2024-2025 to as low as 288 out of 356 in 2020-2021. Bonner School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with rates ranging from 41.85% in 2024-2025 to 51.97% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Missoula area, such as Paxson School and Rattlesnake Elementary School, both in the Missoula Elementary District, Bonner School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. This suggests that Bonner School may face challenges in providing a competitive educational experience compared to its neighboring schools. Additionally, the school's fluctuating performance and the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes are noteworthy findings that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Bonner School.

227

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,419

Per pupil spending ?

41.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9045 Hwy 200 E
Bonner, MT 59823

(406) 258-6151

District: Bonner Elementary

Students who attend Bonner School usually attend:

Middle:	Bonner 6-8
High:	Hellgate High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

American Indian:

4.8%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Montana median (55th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

180^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

257^th of 387Bonner 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	55.3	180 of 401	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.5	154 of 212	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	62.0	132 of 332	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.7	267 of 329	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.1	288 of 356	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.4	108 of 123	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.0	89 of 116	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	8.6	106 of 109	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	30.0	143 of 191	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	49.1	152 of 287	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.5	184 of 246	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.8	175 of 244	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.6	180 of 247	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.1	201 of 241	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.6	158 of 190	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.4	167 of 194	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.5	210 of 230	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	32.5	194 of 234	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	42.5	144 of 218	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	51.5	113 of 217	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science43%+5 vs state

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Mathematics42%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Bonner 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
Bonner School	Public	PK, KG-5	9045 Hwy 200 E	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Bonner Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 258-6151	227	19	12.2	41.9%	200 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	55.3	180^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.1%		32.5	154^th of 212 public elementary schools	27.4%	26	42.2	42.2	$14,419
Rattlesnake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Pineview Drive	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4050	393	25	15.8	31.8%	341 (86.8%)	3 (0.8%)	25 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	81.8	45^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.8%		95.7	6^th of 212 public elementary schools	97.2%	39	62.6	53.4	$12,614
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	415	26	16.1	37.6%	316 (76.1%)	7 (1.7%)	33 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	86.1	30^th of 401 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	15^th of 212 public elementary schools	92.9%	15	65.3	57.8	$13,237
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	429	28	15.1	32.2%	361 (84.1%)	7 (1.6%)	19 (4.4%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	70.6	95^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.3%		82.4	31^st of 212 public elementary schools	85.4%	64	54.3	45.7	$13,535
Lowell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Phillips St	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4040	354	24	14.7	86.4%	275 (77.7%)	19 (5.4%)	10 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	30.8	297^th of 401 public elementary schools	25.9%		45.2	131^st of 212 public elementary schools	38.2%	166	28.5	28.3	$15,776
Missoula TEACH Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	909 South Ave West	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 728-2400	84	5	16.8	69.0%	51 (60.7%)	8 (9.5%)	4 (4.8%)	13 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.5%)	27.3	318^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.7%					(n/a)	22.7	33.3
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	375	28	13.5	55.2%	290 (77.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.3%)	8 (2.1%)	23 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	64.2	131^st of 401 public elementary schools	67.3%		81.5	37^th of 212 public elementary schools	82.5%	94	50.3	46.5	$14,546
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	274	23	11.9	80.3%	197 (71.9%)	12 (4.4%)	32 (11.7%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	34.6	277^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.9%		63	89^th of 212 public elementary schools	58.0%	188	32.6	25.2	$16,619
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	414	26	15.6	39.4%	348 (84.1%)	6 (1.4%)	24 (5.8%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.8%)	61.8	143^rd of 401 public elementary schools	64.3%		80.5	40^th of 212 public elementary schools	81.1%	103	45.7	42.9	$14,681
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	417	29	14.1	53.5%	329 (78.9%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	10 (2.4%)	28 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.4%)	58.4	164^th of 401 public elementary schools	59.1%		74.4	63^rd of 212 public elementary schools	70.3%	101	45.5	42.4	$15,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Bonner School

What schools do graduates of Bonner School attend?

Students who attend Bonner School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonner 6-8
High : Hellgate High School

What district is Bonner School in?

Bonner Elementary

Is Bonner School a good school?

Bonner School ranks 180^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bonner School?

Students at Bonner School are 88% White, 5% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bonner School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 227 students attended Bonner School.

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