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Fort Benton School

Public Grades PK, KG-6
82nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 401 Montana Elementary Schools
Better than 80% of Montana elementary schools
Summary

Fort Benton School is an elementary school located in Fort Benton, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the Fort Benton Elementary District, which is ranked 71 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Benton School consistently outperforms the state and its local district in standardized test scores across subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Montana elementary schools in recent years. Additionally, Fort Benton School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which likely contributes to its academic success. Despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby Highwood School, Fort Benton School is still able to achieve strong academic results.

The data analysis indicates that Fort Benton School is a standout elementary school in Montana, consistently delivering exceptional academic results and serving a diverse student population effectively. While the nearby Highwood School is also a high-performing school, it does not match the academic excellence and statewide ranking of Fort Benton School. This suggests that Fort Benton School may have unique practices, resources, or strategies that contribute to its exceptional performance.

162
Students ?
14.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,108
Per pupil spending ?
49.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1406 Franklin
       Fort Benton, MT  59442

(406) 622-3761

District: Fort Benton Elementary


Students who attend Fort Benton School usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Benton 7-8
High:    Fort Benton High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 98th percentile in 2019 → 80th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Montana average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 20% of Montana elementary schools
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped from its 98th-percentile peak (2019) to 80th (2025)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school54%
District avg53%
Montana avg40%
82nd of 401
Montana public elementary schools ?
Top 20%▼ down 6 pts since 2015
From top 14% (2015) to top 20% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
71st of 387Fort Benton 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202573.282 of 40179.6%★★★★☆
202491.218 of 21291.5%★★★★★
202379.466 of 33280.1%★★★★☆
202288.141 of 32987.5%★★★★☆
202193.922 of 35693.8%★★★★★
201997.92 of 12398.4%★★★★★
201691.218 of 19190.6%★★★★★
201583.941 of 28785.7%★★★★☆
201374.240 of 24683.7%★★★★☆
201266.470 of 24471.3%★★★★☆
201178.326 of 24789.5%★★★★☆
201077.520 of 24191.7%★★★★★
200960.884 of 19055.8%★★★☆☆
200870.649 of 19474.7%★★★★☆
200776.125 of 23089.1%★★★★☆
200685.58 of 23496.6%★★★★★
200593.62 of 21899.1%★★★★★
200493.48 of 21796.3%★★★★★
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics64%+27 vs state
English Language Arts51%+8 vs state
Science33%-5 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Benton School

Students at Fort Benton School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2024-25 school year, 162 students attended Fort Benton School.

Fort Benton School ranks 82nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fort Benton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Benton 7-8
High : Fort Benton High School


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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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