Vida Elementary School District

1004 C Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Vida 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 43 students in Vida Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Vida Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
43 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vida Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#69 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
37%
40-59%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.40
% American Indian
12%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
63%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
25%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$420,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$466,000
$2,298 MM

Best Vida Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vida School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Shell Street
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 525-3374
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vida Elementary School District?
Vida Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 43 students.
What is the rank of Vida Elementary School District?
Vida Elementary School District is ranked #130 out of 335 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vida Elementary School District?
63% of Vida Elementary School District students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vida Elementary School District?
Vida Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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