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Emerson School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Emerson School is an elementary school located in Butte, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 389 students. The school is part of the Butte Elementary District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson School's academic performance has been a concern, with lower test scores compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 37.75% of Emerson students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 17.16% in Mathematics, and 25.45% in Science, all significantly below the Butte Elementary District and state averages. Additionally, Emerson School has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic challenges faced by the student population.

Compared to nearby schools within the Butte Elementary District, such as Hillcrest School and Whittier School, Emerson School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores and lower free and reduced lunch rates at the other schools. Emerson School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have also declined over the years, suggesting the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic outcomes.

389

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,657

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701

(406) 533-2800

District: Butte Elementary

Students who attend Emerson School usually attend:

Middle:	East Middle School
High:	Butte High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 18th percentile in 2021 → 25th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 25th (2025) from a 18th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (27% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 20 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg37%

Montana avg40%

301^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 6Elementary Schools in the Butte Elementary

226^th of 387Butte 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	30.4	301 of 401	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	55.8	163 of 332	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.5	147 of 329	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	21.8	292 of 356	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.6	83 of 123	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.7	69 of 116	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.3	89 of 109	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	53.6	92 of 191	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	28.7	219 of 287	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	67.7	66 of 246	73.2%	★★★★☆
2012	60.9	99 of 244	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.2	135 of 247	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.6	114 of 241	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	76.9	17 of 190	91.1%	★★★★★
2008	37.3	155 of 194	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.1	178 of 230	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.3	215 of 234	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	78.6	40 of 218	81.7%	★★★★☆
2004	63.7	80 of 217	63.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-5 vs state

Science25%-13 vs state

Mathematics17%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Emerson 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
Emerson School	Public	PK, KG-6	1924 Phillips Ave	Butte	59701	Silver Bow County	Butte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 533-2800	389	25	15.7	100.0%	328 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	30.4	301^st of 401 public elementary schools	24.9%					(n/a)	37.8	17.2	$9,657
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	2500 Sherman	Butte	59701	Silver Bow County	Butte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 533-2890	383	25	15.4	100.0%	341 (89.0%)	4 (1.0%)	22 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	72.6	88^th of 401 public elementary schools	78.1%		80	42^nd of 212 public elementary schools	80.2%	46	50.7	62.1	$10,930
Hillcrest School	Public	PK, KG-6	3000 Continental Drive	Butte	59701	Silver Bow County	Butte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 533-2850	412	22	19.0	28.6%	369 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	76	71^st of 401 public elementary schools	82.3%					(n/a)	54.1	59.3	$9,859
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	800 S Emmett	Butte	59701	Silver Bow County	Butte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 533-2700	503	31	16.3	100.0%	416 (82.7%)	9 (1.8%)	43 (8.5%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	35.5	273^rd of 401 public elementary schools	31.9%					(n/a)	35.3	26.7	$12,321
Margaret Leary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1301 4 Mile Vue Rd	Butte	59701	Silver Bow County	Butte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 533-2550	359	22	16.0	100.0%	301 (83.8%)	2 (0.6%)	38 (10.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	49.6	210^th of 401 public elementary schools	47.6%					(n/a)	37.4	44.9	$11,299
Kennedy School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 N Emmett	Butte	59701	Silver Bow County	Butte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 533-2450	219	17	13.1	100.0%	151 (68.9%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (12.3%)	5 (2.3%)	12 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.5%)	22	337^th of 401 public elementary schools	16.0%					(n/a)	23.4	14.8	$11,983
Ramsay School	Public	PK, KG-5	3 Russell St	Ramsay	59748	Silver Bow County	Ramsay Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 782-5470	116	7	16.4	31.0%	106 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	39.3	254^th of 401 public elementary schools	36.7%		62.9	90^th of 212 public elementary schools	57.5%	164	37.9	27.6	$11,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson School

What schools do graduates of Emerson School attend?

Students who attend Emerson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Butte High School

What district is Emerson School in?

Butte Elementary

Is Emerson School a good school?

Emerson School ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Emerson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 389 students attended Emerson School.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson School?

Students at Emerson School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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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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