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East Side School

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East Side School ranks 219 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

219^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

East Side School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Livingston, MT, with 249 students enrolled. The school is part of the Livingston Elementary School District, which is ranked 271 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Side School has generally performed better than the Livingston Elementary district average and the state average on standardized tests, with 44.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.61% proficient or better in math. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.18%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Compared to nearby schools, East Side School performs better than the district average but lags behind high-performing schools like LaMotte School, which stands out with exceptional test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While East Side School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 15 students per teacher, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting it has faced some challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. Addressing the gap in mathematics, where the school lags behind the state average, could be a focus area for improvement. Overall, East Side School has a mix of strengths and areas for growth, and maintaining consistent performance and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population will be key priorities for the school going forward.

249

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,891

Per pupil spending ?

46.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 View Vista Dr
Livingston, MT 59047

(406) 222-1773

District: Livingston Elementary

Students who attend East Side School usually attend:

Middle:	Sleeping Giant Middle School
High:	Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2019 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 2nd-percentile low (2019)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

219^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

271^st of 387Livingston 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	47.3	219 of 401	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.9	179 of 332	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.7	155 of 329	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	26.7	282 of 356	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.2	120 of 123	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	17.6	106 of 116	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.5	96 of 109	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.5	169 of 191	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.1	179 of 287	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.3	123 of 246	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.8	85 of 244	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.7	136 of 247	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	67.2	63 of 241	73.9%	★★★★☆
2009	61.7	82 of 190	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.3	70 of 194	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.3	110 of 230	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.7	111 of 234	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	45.9	135 of 218	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	36.4	149 of 217	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Science39%~ state avg

Mathematics31%-6 vs state

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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
East Side School	Public	3-5	401 View Vista Dr	Livingston	59047	Park County	Livingston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 222-1773	249	17	15.0	46.2%	222 (89.2%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	47.3	219^th of 401 public elementary schools	45.4%					(n/a)	44.1	30.6	$13,891
B A Winans School	Public	PK, KG-2	1015 West Clark	Livingston	59047	Park County	Livingston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 222-0192	267	22	12.4	42.7%	230 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.2%)								(n/a)			$14,305
Pine Creek School	Public	PK, KG-5	2575 East River Rd	Livingston	59047	Park County	Pine Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 222-0059	29	3	11.4		27 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	83.9	35^th of 401 public elementary schools	91.3%					(n/a)	56.3	62.5	$14,737
Malmborg School	Public	PK, KG-8	375 Jackson Creek Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Malmborg Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 586-2759	8	1	8.0		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.8	286^th of 401 public elementary schools	28.7%					(n/a)	50.0	0.0	$25,506
LaMotte School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	33	4	8.3		31 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	95	16^th of 401 public elementary schools	96.0%		96.6	3^rd of 212 public elementary schools	98.6%	13	76.2	71.4	$19,504
Arrowhead Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1489 East River Rd	Pray	59065	Park County	Arrowhead Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 333-4359	46	4	10.7	58.7%	39 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.9%)	34.1	280^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.2%					(n/a)	30.8	30.8

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side School

What district is East Side School in?

Livingston Elementary

What schools do graduates of East Side School attend?

Students who attend East Side School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sleeping Giant Middle School
High : Park High School

How many students attend East Side School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 249 students attended East Side School.

Is East Side School a good school?

East Side School ranks 219^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Side School?

Students at East Side School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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