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Boulder Elementary School

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Boulder Elementary School ranks 235 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Boulder Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boulder, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school is part of the Boulder Elementary District, which is ranked 137 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Boulder Elementary School has shown mixed performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics but above the state average in Science, it faces some challenges. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.22%, which is significantly higher than the nearby Clancy School at 22.11%. Additionally, Boulder Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18 students per teacher, compared to Clancy School's 14.7 students per teacher.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from a high of 62nd out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 235th out of 401 schools in 2024-2025. This volatility in ranking suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. However, the proximity of Basin School, a much smaller school with a 1-star rating, highlights the potential disparities in educational resources and opportunities available to students in different parts of the region. Exploring opportunities for collaboration with nearby schools, such as Clancy School, could be a potential area of focus for the school's leadership and the broader community.

166

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,960

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 So Washington
Boulder, MT 59632

(406) 225-3316

District: Boulder Elementary

Students who attend Boulder Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Boulder 7-8
High:	Jefferson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Hispanic:

7.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2011 → 41st in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2011

!Mathematics scores 10 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg43%

Montana avg40%

235^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 37 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

137^th of 387Boulder 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	44.1	235 of 401	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	143 of 212	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	220 of 332	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.5	90 of 329	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	57.3	173 of 356	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.8	69 of 191	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.8	62 of 287	78.4%	★★★★☆
2013	51.5	151 of 246	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	61.7	93 of 244	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.1	75 of 247	69.6%	★★★★☆
2010	50.9	142 of 241	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.6	99 of 190	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.7	158 of 194	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.9	173 of 230	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.2	184 of 234	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	12.2	202 of 218	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	5.4	208 of 217	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+21 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Mathematics27%-10 vs state

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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
Boulder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 So Washington	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Boulder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3316	166	9	18.0	54.2%	136 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.4%)	44.1	235^th of 401 public elementary schools	41.4%		37	143^rd of 212 public elementary schools	32.5%	92	41.2	26.7	$15,960
Basin School	Public	PK, KG-6	30 North Quartz	Basin	59631	Jefferson County	Basin Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3211	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%)								(n/a)			$21,570
Clancy School	Public	PK, KG-6	18 Clancy Creek Rd	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Clancy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 933-5531	285	19	14.7	22.1%	273 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	57.4	170^th of 401 public elementary schools	57.6%		79	47^th of 212 public elementary schools	77.8%	123	44.1	40.4	$10,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Boulder Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Boulder Elementary School?

Students at Boulder Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Boulder Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 166 students attended Boulder Elementary School.

What district is Boulder Elementary School in?

Boulder Elementary

Is Boulder Elementary School a good school?

Boulder Elementary School ranks 235^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Boulder Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Boulder Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boulder 7-8
High : Jefferson High School

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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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