Top Rankings
Cottonwood Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 20 students in Cottonwood Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Cottonwood Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
20 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cottonwood Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.40
% American Indian
10%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
80%
76%
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$285,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$285,000
$2,298 MM
Best Cottonwood Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 20 students.
What is the rank of Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District is ranked #96 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood Elementary School District?
80% of Cottonwood Elementary School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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