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Culbertson School

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Culbertson School ranks 288 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

288^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Culbertson School is an elementary school in Culbertson, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Culbertson Elementary District, which is ranked 300 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Culbertson School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state average and the performance of the Culbertson Elementary district as a whole. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 27.94% in English Language Arts, 33.82% in Mathematics, and 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's performance has been consistently below the state average over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 161 out of 190 elementary schools in 2008-2009 to 288 out of 401 in 2024-2025. Additionally, Culbertson School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 43.55% of students qualifying in the 2024-2025 school year.

Comparing Culbertson School to nearby schools, such as Barbara Gilligan School, Bainville School, and Froid Elementary School, reveals varying levels of academic performance and student demographics. While some nearby schools have higher proficiency rates in certain subjects, Culbertson School stands out with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 students per teacher in the 2024-2025 school year, suggesting a potentially more favorable learning environment for students.

124

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,839

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218

(406) 787-6241

District: Culbertson Elementary

Students who attend Culbertson School usually attend:

Middle:

Culbertson Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.9%

American Indian:

21.0%

Two or more races:

10.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2009 → 28th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2009

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (29% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Science scores 18 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg28%

Montana avg40%

288^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From bottom 8% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

300^th of 387Culbertson 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	32.8	288 of 401	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.9	225 of 332	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.0	265 of 329	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.4	298 of 356	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	12.8	263 of 287	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	33.3	192 of 246	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.3	191 of 244	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.2	174 of 247	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	31.3	198 of 241	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.2	161 of 190	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	25.3	171 of 194	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.8	216 of 230	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	28.7	206 of 234	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	65.1	84 of 218	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	5.8	207 of 217	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics34%-3 vs state

English Language Arts28%-15 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Culbertson 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
Culbertson School	Public	PK, KG-5	423 1st Avenue West	Culbertson	59218	Roosevelt County	Culbertson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 787-6241	124	14	8.7	43.5%	73 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.1%)	2 (1.6%)	26 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.5%)	32.8	288^th of 401 public elementary schools	28.2%					(n/a)	27.9	33.8	$16,839
Froid Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	408 1st Street S	Froid	59226	Roosevelt County	Froid Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 766-2342	48	7	7.2	68.8%	39 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)	53.5	191^st of 401 public elementary schools	52.4%		35.3	146^th of 212 public elementary schools	31.1%	45	52.6	36.8	$28,683
Bainville School	Public	PK, KG-6	409 Tubman	Bainville	59212	Roosevelt County	Bainville K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 769-2321	108	7	14.5	18.5%	92 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	27.7	316^th of 401 public elementary schools	21.2%					(n/a)	36.1	14.8	$22,220
Barbara Gilligan School	Public	PK, KG-6	530 5th St.	Brockton	59213	Roosevelt County	Brockton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 786-3318	76	11	6.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	73 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.8	251^st of 401 public elementary schools	37.4%		4.8	201^st of 212 public elementary schools	5.2%	50	32.4	40.5	$30,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Culbertson School

Is Culbertson School a good school?

Culbertson School ranks 288^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Culbertson School in?

Culbertson Elementary

How many students attend Culbertson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Culbertson School.

What schools do graduates of Culbertson School attend?

Students who attend Culbertson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Culbertson Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Culbertson School?

Students at Culbertson School are 59% White, 21% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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