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Choteau School

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Choteau School ranks 250 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

250^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Choteau School is an elementary school in Choteau, MT, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Choteau Elementary District, which is ranked 239 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Choteau School's performance has been mixed over the years, ranking as high as 26th out of 244 Montana elementary schools in 2011-2012 but declining to 250th out of 401 in the 2024-2025 school year. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 students per teacher, which may suggest a more personalized learning environment. Compared to nearby schools, Choteau School outperforms the lower-ranked Midway Colony and Bynum School but lags behind the higher-performing Greenfield School and Fairfield Elementary School.

One potential factor contributing to Choteau School's relatively lower academic performance is the high percentage of students (55.56%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average. This may indicate that the school serves a population with greater socioeconomic challenges. While the school's small size and personalized learning environment could be strengths, the overall trend of declining performance over time suggests that Choteau School may need to address specific areas for improvement to better serve its students.

252

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,716

Per pupil spending ?

55.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

102 7th Ave NW
Choteau, MT 59422

(406) 466-5364

District: Choteau Elementary

Students who attend Choteau School usually attend:

Middle:	Choteau 7-8
High:	Choteau High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

American Indian:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2011 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg35%

Montana avg40%

250^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

239^th of 387Choteau 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	40.9	250 of 401	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	133 of 212	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.3	252 of 332	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	64.4	136 of 329	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.6	100 of 356	71.9%	★★★★☆
2016	71.3	53 of 191	72.3%	★★★★☆
2015	48.2	155 of 287	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.8	42 of 246	82.9%	★★★★☆
2012	78.3	26 of 244	89.3%	★★★★☆
2011	67.9	73 of 247	70.4%	★★★★☆
2010	68.6	58 of 241	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	62.8	76 of 190	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	44.0	135 of 194	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.3	141 of 230	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.0	169 of 234	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	49.8	128 of 218	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	56.1	99 of 217	54.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts37%-6 vs state

Science35%-3 vs state

Mathematics31%-6 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
Choteau School	Public	PK, KG-8	102 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5364	252	19	13.2	55.6%	232 (92.1%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	40.9	250^th of 401 public elementary schools	37.7%		44.3	133^rd of 212 public elementary schools	37.3%	117	37.3	31.0	$9,716
Bynum School	Public	PK, KG-8	210 Central Ave	Bynum	59419	Teton County	Bynum Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 469-2373	8	3	2.6		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	366^th of 401 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	17.7	5.9	$34,953
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	173	12	14.1	28.3%	168 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	81.5	47^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.3%					(n/a)	61.5	57.8	$12,245
Golden Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-8	1374 Hiway 408	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Golden Ridge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2010	7	3	2.3		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.8	1^st of 401 public elementary schools	99.8%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$74,828
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	65	6	10.3	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.2	42^nd of 401 public elementary schools	89.5%		93.5	13^th of 212 public elementary schools	93.9%	29	69.1	57.1	$12,760
Midway Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	605 Healy Spring Rd.	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	18	2	9.0		18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	313^th of 401 public elementary schools	21.9%		7.3	194^th of 212 public elementary schools	8.5%	119	16.7	41.7	$12,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Choteau School

Is Choteau School a good school?

Choteau School ranks 250^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Choteau School in?

Choteau Elementary

What schools do graduates of Choteau School attend?

Students who attend Choteau School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Choteau 7-8
High : Choteau High School

How many students attend Choteau School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 252 students attended Choteau School.

What is the racial makeup of Choteau School?

Students at Choteau School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

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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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