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Alder Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 15 students in Alder Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Alder Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.13, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
15 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
93%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$385,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$407,000
$2,298 MM
Best Alder Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Gr: PK-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alder Elementary School District?
Alder Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 15 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Alder Elementary School District?
93% of Alder Elementary School District students are White, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alder Elementary School District?
Alder Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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