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Elliston School

Q: Is Elliston School a good school?

Elliston School ranks 275 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

275^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Elliston School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Elliston, MT, with just 19 students enrolled. While the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been consistently below state averages, with only 30.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools like Jefferson School, Central School, and Broadwater School, Elliston School has lower test scores and a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 2nd out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 to 275th out of 401 schools in the most recent year. Additionally, Elliston School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting its student population may come from more affluent backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Despite its small size and unique characteristics, Elliston School's performance appears to be underperforming compared to its peers in the Elliston Elementary District, which is ranked 289 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Further investigation is needed to understand the root causes of the school's fluctuating performance and identify potential areas for improvement to better serve the educational needs of its students.

Students ?

6.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,497

Per pupil spending ?

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728

(406) 492-7676

District: Elliston Elementary

Students who attend Elliston School usually attend:

High:

Powell County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 99th percentile in 2015 → 31st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (31% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 68 percentile points since 2015

!English Language Arts scores 12 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg31%

Montana avg40%

275^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 68 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

289^th of 387Elliston 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	35.1	275 of 401	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.6	177 of 212	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.1	228 of 332	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.1	151 of 329	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.3	250 of 356	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	99.7	2 of 287	99.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science33%-5 vs state

English Language Arts31%-12 vs state

Mathematics31%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Elliston 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
Elliston School	Public	PK, KG-8	205 W Main St	Elliston	59728	Powell County	Elliston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 492-7676	19	3	6.3	15.8%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.1	275^th of 401 public elementary schools	31.4%		21.6	177^th of 212 public elementary schools	16.5%	98	30.8	30.8	$13,497
Avon School	Public	PK, KG-8	603 Main Street E.	Avon	59713	Powell County	Avon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 492-6191	26	3	8.6		26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.2	70^th of 401 public elementary schools	82.5%		95.7	5^th of 212 public elementary schools	97.6%	65	63.2	57.9	$10,611
Kessler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Choteau Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1700	235	18	13.1	34.0%	201 (85.5%)	5 (2.1%)	19 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	46	221^st of 401 public elementary schools	44.9%		50.4	124^th of 212 public elementary schools	41.5%	97	42.6	31.5	$12,541
Garrison School	Public	PK, KG-6	33 School House Rd	Garrison	59731	Powell County	Garrison Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 846-1043	17	1	17.0		11 (64.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	5 (29.4%)	5.8	385^th of 401 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	11.1	0.0	$15,134
O D Speer School	Public	PK, KG-6	444 Montana Avenue	Deer Lodge	59722	Powell County	Deer Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 846-2268	337	24	13.9	60.2%	290 (86.1%)	4 (1.2%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.5%)								(n/a)			$14,508
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Madison Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1370	183	13	13.7	20.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	73.7	79^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.3%		67.4	80^th of 212 public elementary schools	62.3%	1	54.2	51.0	$12,955
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Hollins	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1130	207	17	12.4	73.4%	164 (79.2%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.2%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	31.7	294^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.7%		55.2	109^th of 212 public elementary schools	48.6%	185	31.3	22.6	$13,945
Trinity School	Public	PK, KG-8	7435 Duffy Lane	Canyon Creek	59633	Lewis and Clark County	Trinity Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 368-2230	43	3	13.8		42 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.3	76^th of 401 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.5	62^nd of 212 public elementary schools	70.8%	14	47.8	60.9	$11,770
Four Georgians School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Custer Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1300	482	29	16.8	30.9%	405 (84.0%)	5 (1.0%)	37 (7.7%)	6 (1.2%)	12 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.1%)	68.2	114^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.6%		71.9	66^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.9%	48	60.9	37.2	$12,054
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	245	13	19.2	20.0%	209 (85.3%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.5	51^st of 401 public elementary schools	87.3%		95.7	4^th of 212 public elementary schools	98.1%	47	62.9	58.1	$13,206

Frequently Asked Questions about Elliston School

What district is Elliston School in?

Elliston Elementary

How many students attend Elliston School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 19 students attended Elliston School.

Is Elliston School a good school?

Elliston School ranks 275^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Elliston School attend?

Students who attend Elliston School usually go on to attend:

High : Powell County High School

What is the racial makeup of Elliston School?

Students at Elliston School are 95% White, 5% 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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