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Lavina Elementary

Q: Is Lavina Elementary a good school?

Lavina Elementary ranks 124 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Lavina Elementary is a small public elementary school in Lavina, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with just 31 students. The school is part of the Lavina K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 387 districts in the state.

Academically, Lavina Elementary has shown a mixed performance. While the school excels in mathematics with 75% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state and district averages, its English Language Arts and science scores lag behind. Compared to nearby Ryegate School and Broadview School, Lavina Elementary has a higher math performance but lower scores in other subjects. The school's ranking has also fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance.

One notable aspect of Lavina Elementary is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 9.7 students per teacher, indicating a personalized learning environment. However, the school also serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 62-74% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may present unique challenges and require additional resources to support the students' educational needs.

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,327

Per pupil spending ?

74.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046

(406) 636-2761

District: Lavina K-12 Schools

Students who attend Lavina Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lavina Middle School
High:	Lavina High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2015 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 13 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg40%

Montana avg40%

124^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^th of 387Lavina K-12 Schools 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	66.3	124 of 401	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	15.6	186 of 212	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	2.2	323 of 332	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.4	313 of 329	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	65.0	140 of 356	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	72.6	82 of 287	71.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics75%+38 vs state

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Science25%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Lavina 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
Lavina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	214 1st St East	Lavina	59046	Golden Valley County	Lavina K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 636-2761	31	5	6.5	74.2%	26 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	66.3	124^th of 401 public elementary schools	69.1%		15.6	186^th of 212 public elementary schools	12.3%	62	41.7	75.0	$28,327
Broadview School	Public	PK, KG-8	13935 1st Street	Broadview	59015	Yellowstone County	Broadview Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 667-2337	105	10	11.0	100.0%	97 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	52	199^th of 401 public elementary schools	50.4%		62.1	93^rd of 212 public elementary schools	56.1%	106	37.3	46.3	$13,666
Ryegate School	Public	PK, KG-8	207 2nd Ave W	Ryegate	59074	Golden Valley County	Ryegate K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 568-2211	33	5	6.3	100.0%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	3.9	396^th of 401 public elementary schools	1.2%		8.2	193^rd of 212 public elementary schools	9.0%	203	0.0	0.0	$29,725

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavina Elementary

What schools do graduates of Lavina Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lavina Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lavina Middle School
High : Lavina High School

What district is Lavina Elementary in?

Lavina K-12 Schools

Is Lavina Elementary a good school?

Lavina Elementary ranks 124^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lavina Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 31 students attended Lavina Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lavina Elementary?

Students at Lavina Elementary are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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