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Public School Review - Established 2003

Lame Deer Elementary School District

101 West Boundary St
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 477-6308
www.lamedeerschools.org
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 353 students in Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
353 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
Pre-K18
Kind4025
13726
24028
34129
43729
54629
63629
73928
83629
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District Rank

Lame Deer 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 2021-2022 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#350 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School District
2023#350
2022#350
2021#340
2019#349
2018#350
2017#352
2016#262
2015#277
2014#8
2013#355
2012#346
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(21-22)
≤1%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
20221%35%
20211%36%
20192%42%
20182%42%
20172%41%
20163%43%
20152%40%
201450%70%
201315%66%
201221%68%
201120%68%
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2%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
20222%46%
20212%47%
20195%50%
20182%51%
20174%51%
20163%50%
20152%48%
201450%70%
201340%84%
201251%86%
201143%84%
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≤5%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
20240.080.39
20230.080.39
20220.070.38
20210.070.38
20200.100.38
20190.100.38
20180.090.36
20170.090.36
20160.100.36
20150.120.35
20140.140.35
20130.110.33
20120.080.34
20110.090.33
20090.010.29
20080.010.28
20070.020.28
20060.040.27
20050.020.27
20040.020.27
20030.020.27
20020.020.26
19950.030.22
19930.040.22
19920.030.20
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% American Indian
95%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
202496%10%
202396%10%
202296%11%
202196%11%
202095%11%
201995%11%
201895%12%
201795%12%
201695%12%
201594%11%
201493%11%
201394%11%
201296%12%
201195%11%
2010100%12%
2009100%12%
2008100%11%
200799%12%
200698%12%
200599%11%
200499%11%
200399%11%
200299%11%
2001100%11%
2000100%11%
1999100%10%
1998100%10%
1997100%10%
1996100%10%
199599%10%
1994100%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
20244%6%
20233%6%
20223%5%
20213%5%
20204%5%
20194%5%
20184%4%
20174%4%
20164%4%
20154%4%
20145%4%
20133%4%
20122%4%
20112%4%
19931%1%
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% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2007)

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
20071%84%
20061%85%
20051%85%
20041%85%
20031%85%
20021%85%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
20231%5%
20221%4%
20211%4%
20201%4%
20191%4%
20181%3%
20171%3%
20161%3%
20152%3%
20142%3%
20132%2%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,292 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,040 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$9 MM$2 MM
2022$8 MM$2 MM
2021$9 MM$2 MM
2020$8 MM$2 MM
2019$8 MM$2 MM
2018$8 MM$2 MM
2017$8 MM$2 MM
2016$11 MM$2 MM
2015$8 MM$2 MM
2014$7 MM$2 MM
2012$10 MM$2 MM
2011$8 MM$2 MM
2010$8 MM$2 MM
2009$8 MM$1 MM
2008$7 MM$2 MM
2007$7 MM$1 MM
2006$6 MM$1 MM
2005$6 MM$1 MM
2004$6 MM$1 MM
2003$6 MM$1 MM
2002$6 MM$1 MM
2001$6 MM$1 MM
2000$5 MM$1 MM
1999$4 MM$1 MM
1998$4 MM$1 MM
1997$4 MM$1 MM
1996$4 MM$1 MM
1995$4 MM$1 MM
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Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$8 MM$2 MM
2022$7 MM$2 MM
2021$8 MM$2 MM
2020$7 MM$2 MM
2019$7 MM$2 MM
2018$7 MM$2 MM
2017$9 MM$2 MM
2016$12 MM$2 MM
2015$8 MM$2 MM
2014$6 MM$2 MM
2012$10 MM$2 MM
2011$8 MM$2 MM
2010$8 MM$2 MM
2009$7 MM$1 MM
2008$6 MM$1 MM
2007$6 MM$1 MM
2006$5 MM$1 MM
2005$5 MM$1 MM
2004$6 MM$1 MM
2003$6 MM$1 MM
2002$6 MM$1 MM
2001$6 MM$1 MM
2000$5 MM$1 MM
1999$4 MM$1 MM
1998$3 MM$1 MM
1997$3 MM$1 MM
1996$3 MM$1 MM
1995$4 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$25,292
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$23,372$17,353
2022$18,820$17,118
2021$23,745$18,438
2020$18,820$17,118
2019$20,894$16,964
2018$19,144$17,300
2017$17,636$17,087
2016$25,160$16,286
2015$17,479$15,305
2014$18,655$16,457
2012$23,668$16,184
2011$21,073$15,398
2010$18,324$15,305
2009$19,730$13,611
2008$19,590$14,981
2007$18,310$13,019
2006$16,719$12,206
2005$16,699$11,851
2004$16,392$11,519
2003$14,469$10,500
2002$15,640$10,028
2001$13,175$9,685
2000$11,110$9,308
1999$10,678$8,330
1998$10,451$8,573
1997$9,096$7,655
1995$6,906$7,082
1992$8,545$7,082
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Spending / Student
$23,040
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearLame Deer Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$21,291$16,311
2022$16,788$16,545
2021$21,630$17,330
2020$16,788$16,545
2019$16,176$16,216
2018$16,597$17,245
2017$21,099$16,779
2016$26,764$16,362
2015$19,419$14,876
2014$15,262$16,381
2012$24,469$15,796
2011$22,412$15,854
2010$20,357$14,876
2009$18,836$13,259
2008$16,021$13,942
2007$15,289$12,364
2006$14,554$11,636
2005$14,909$11,089
2004$15,405$10,717
2003$13,762$10,434
2002$15,575$9,725
2001$13,469$9,463
2000$11,288$9,009
1999$10,263$8,277
1998$9,359$8,100
1997$8,190$7,814
1995$7,410$7,055
1992$7,592$6,494
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Best Lame Deer Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lame Deer 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
South Highway 39
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-8900
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lame Deer School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-6305
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lame Deer Elementary School District?
Lame Deer Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 353 students.
What is the rank of Lame Deer Elementary School District?
Lame Deer Elementary School District is ranked #333 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lame Deer Elementary School District?
95% of Lame Deer Elementary School District students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lame Deer Elementary School District?
Lame Deer Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lame Deer Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,040 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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  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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