Top Rankings
Rapelje Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 46 students in Rapelje Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏs in Rapelje Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
46 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rapelje Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
93%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$902,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$948,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (00-01)
$8,293
$9,685
Spending / Student (00-01)
$8,034
$9,463
Best Rapelje Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rapelje 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rapelje Elementary School District?
Rapelje Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 46 students.
What is the rank of Rapelje Elementary School District?
Rapelje Elementary School District is ranked #147 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rapelje Elementary School District?
93% of Rapelje Elementary School District students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rapelje Elementary School District?
Rapelje Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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