Top Rankings
Wolf Point Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 480 students in Wolf Point Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Wolf Point Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
3 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
480 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wolf Point Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#318 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.40
% American Indian
79%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
4%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,481 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,546 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,481
$15,490
Spending / Student
$17,546
$15,580
Best Wolf Point Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 4th Avenue South
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-1480
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-1480
Gr: PK-3 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Northside School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 4th Avenue North
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-1653
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-1653
Gr: 4-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Wolf Point 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 6th Avenue South
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-1200
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wolf Point Elementary School District?
Wolf Point Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of Wolf Point Elementary School District?
Wolf Point Elementary School District is ranked #328 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wolf Point Elementary School District?
79% of Wolf Point Elementary School District students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wolf Point Elementary School District?
Wolf Point Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Wolf Point Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,546 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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