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Dixon Elementary

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Dixon Elementary ranks 196 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Dixon Elementary is a small public elementary school in Dixon, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 32 students. The school is part of the Dixon Elementary School District, which is ranked 247 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Dixon Elementary has struggled in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 127 out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to as low as 304 out of 329 in 2021-2022. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.18%) and Mathematics (35.29%) were both below the state averages (43.09% and 36.77%, respectively). However, the school performed better in Science, with 75% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.16%. Compared to nearby schools, Dixon Elementary outperforms K William Harvey Elementary and Arlee Elementary in both ELA and Math, but lags behind the higher-performing Charlo Elementary.

Despite the academic challenges, Dixon Elementary has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.3 to 7.7 over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 100% in the most recent years, consistent with the surrounding area. While the declining performance and economic factors present challenges, the small class sizes at Dixon Elementary could be leveraged to provide more individualized attention and support for students, potentially leading to improved academic outcomes.

Students ?

5.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,255

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831

(406) 246-3566

District: Dixon Elementary

Students who attend Dixon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dixon 7-8
High:	Charlo High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

50.0%

White:

31.3%

Two or more races:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 8th percentile in 2022 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 51st (2025) from a 8th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Montana median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

196^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

247^th of 387Dixon 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	52.6	196 of 401	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.2	162 of 212	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.0	287 of 332	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.7	304 of 329	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.4	307 of 356	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	61.7	127 of 287	55.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science75%+37 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Mathematics35%~ state avg

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Schools Near Dixon Elementary

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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
Dixon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	411 B Street	Dixon	59831	Sanders County	Dixon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 246-3566	32	6	5.3	100.0%	10 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	52.6	196^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.1%		29.2	162^nd of 212 public elementary schools	23.6%	34	41.2	35.3	$25,255
St Ignatius Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Blaine	St Ignatius	59865	Lake County	St Ignatius K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 745-3811	210	18	11.4	100.0%	89 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (43.8%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.5%)	25.9	323^rd of 401 public elementary schools	19.5%					(n/a)	27.3	20.0	$15,867
Charlo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	89	9	9.9	100.0%	73 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)	63.8	132^nd of 401 public elementary schools	67.1%		76.6	52^nd of 212 public elementary schools	75.5%	80	50.0	44.4	$12,838
Arlee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	72220 Fyant Street	Arlee	59821	Lake County	Arlee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 726-3216	206	16	12.5	100.0%	55 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (20.9%)	15.5	357^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.0%					(n/a)	21.2	9.7	$20,871
K William Harvey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	221 4th Ave NW	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	378	26	14.5	100.0%	127 (33.6%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	187 (49.5%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.3%)	14.8	359^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.5%		30.6	159^th of 212 public elementary schools	25.0%	200	21.6	12.4	$12,857

Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dixon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dixon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dixon 7-8
High : Charlo High School

Is Dixon Elementary a good school?

Dixon Elementary ranks 196^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dixon Elementary?

Students at Dixon Elementary are 50% American Indian, 31% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Dixon Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 32 students attended Dixon Elementary.

What district is Dixon Elementary in?

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