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Public School Review - Established 2003

Pryor Elementary School District

1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 259-8011
pryorwarriors.org

Top Rankings

Pryor Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 76 students in Pryor Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Pryor Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
76 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradePryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
Pre-K38
Kind625
1526
2628
3929
4629
51329
6729
7728
81429
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District Rank

Pryor 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)
#321 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearPryor Elementary School District
2023#321
2022#198
2021#203
2019#338
2018#334
2017#323
2016#241
2015#98
2013#343
2012#344
2011#353
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(21-22)
<50%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
202250%35%
202150%36%
201910%42%
201810%42%
201720%41%
201620%43%
201550%40%
201324%66%
201224%68%
201124%68%
201010%67%
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≤20%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
202220%46%
202110%47%
201910%50%
201810%51%
201720%51%
201620%50%
201550%48%
201354%84%
201264%86%
201154%84%
201049%84%
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<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
20210.030.38
20200.040.38
20190.040.38
20160.090.36
20150.030.35
20120.110.34
20090.070.29
20080.040.28
20030.070.27
20010.040.26
19910.060.20
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% American Indian
92%
10%

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

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
2024100%10%
2023100%10%
2022100%11%
202199%11%
202098%11%
201998%11%
2018100%12%
2017100%12%
201695%12%
201598%11%
2014100%11%
2013100%11%
201295%12%
2011100%11%
2010100%12%
200996%12%
200898%11%
2007100%12%
2006100%12%
2005100%11%
2004100%11%
200397%11%
2002100%11%
200198%11%
2000100%11%
1999100%10%
1998100%10%
1997100%10%
1996100%10%
1995100%10%
1994100%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2009)

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
20094%1%
20082%1%
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% Hispanic
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2020)

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
20202%5%
20192%5%
20163%4%
20152%4%
20124%4%
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% Black
n/a
1%
% White
5%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2021)

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
20211%78%
20162%79%
20121%81%
20033%85%
20012%85%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,066 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,803 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$2 MM$2 MM
2022$2 MM$2 MM
2021$2 MM$2 MM
2020$2 MM$2 MM
2019$2 MM$2 MM
2018$2 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$1 MM$1 MM
2008$1 MM$2 MM
2007$2 MM$1 MM
2006$1 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$2 MM$2 MM
2022$2 MM$2 MM
2021$2 MM$2 MM
2020$2 MM$2 MM
2019$2 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$2 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$2 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$1 MM$1 MM
2008$1 MM$1 MM
2007$1 MM$1 MM
2006$1 MM$1 MM
2005$1 MM$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
1996$1 MM$1 MM
1995$1 MM$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$30,066
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$32,183$17,353
2022$23,685$17,118
2021$29,295$18,438
2020$23,685$17,118
2019$31,441$16,964
2016$25,305$16,286
2015$23,745$15,305
2012$27,922$16,184
2011$25,286$15,398
2009$20,019$13,611
2005$20,509$11,851
2004$25,096$11,519
2003$20,911$10,500
2002$20,596$10,028
1990$8,844$6,000
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Spending / Student
$25,803
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearPryor Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$27,620$16,311
2022$23,534$16,545
2021$25,141$17,330
2020$23,534$16,545
2019$29,169$16,216
2016$20,881$16,362
2015$23,431$14,876
2012$22,098$15,796
2011$28,571$15,854
2009$18,509$13,259
2005$18,772$11,089
2004$20,981$10,717
2003$19,232$10,434
2002$19,035$9,725
1990$10,031$6,463
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Best Pryor Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pryor 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 76 students.
What is the rank of Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District is ranked #293 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pryor Elementary School District?
92% of Pryor Elementary School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Pryor Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,803 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 76 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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