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Public School Review - Established 2003

Rapelje Elementary School District

714 Main St
Rapelje, MT 59067
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (406) 663-2215
rapelje.k12.mt.us

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 48 students in Rapelje Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Rapelje Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
48 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
Pre-K18
Kind525
1626
2728
3229
4629
5329
6429
7728
8729
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District Rank

Rapelje 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#120 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School District
2023#120
2022#165
2021#31
2019#214
2018#246
2017#45
2016#38
2015#195
2013#119
2012#118
2011#116
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30%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
202330%37%
202230%35%
202149%36%
201930%42%
201830%42%
201749%41%
201649%43%
201530%40%
201380%66%
201280%68%
201180%68%
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40-59%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
202249%46%
202169%47%
201949%50%
201830%51%
201769%51%
201669%50%
201549%48%
201380%84%
201280%86%
201180%84%
201080%84%
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<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
20240.130.39
20230.170.39
20220.220.38
20210.180.38
20200.050.38
20190.050.38
20180.150.36
20170.150.36
20160.150.36
20150.050.35
20140.060.35
20130.050.33
20120.140.34
20110.140.33
20100.150.30
20090.210.29
20080.160.28
20070.300.28
20060.300.27
20050.250.27
20040.250.27
20030.200.27
20020.130.26
20010.190.26
20000.150.25
19990.130.24
19980.050.24
19970.110.24
19960.090.22
19950.040.22
19910.040.20
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% American Indian
6%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
20232%10%
20222%11%
20213%11%
20203%11%
20193%11%
20182%12%
20172%12%
20163%12%
20034%11%
20025%11%
20013%11%
19992%10%
19972%10%
19962%10%
19912%9%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2012)

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
20123%1%
20112%1%
20103%1%
20092%1%
20082%1%
20072%1%
20063%1%
20052%1%
20044%1%
20032%1%
20003%1%
19992%1%
19982%1%
19972%1%
19962%1%
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% Hispanic
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2018)

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
20183%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20152%4%
20143%4%
20132%4%
20125%4%
20115%4%
20105%3%
20097%3%
20086%3%
200716%2%
200615%2%
200512%2%
200410%2%
20034%2%
20022%2%
20017%2%
20006%2%
19992%2%
19972%2%
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% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
202493%77%
202391%77%
202288%78%
202190%78%
202097%78%
201997%78%
201892%79%
201792%79%
201692%79%
201598%80%
201497%80%
201398%81%
201292%81%
201193%82%
201092%83%
200989%83%
200892%84%
200782%84%
200682%85%
200586%85%
200486%85%
200390%85%
200293%85%
200190%85%
200091%86%
199994%86%
199898%87%
199794%87%
199696%88%
199598%88%
1994100%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2024)

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
20247%5%
20237%5%
202210%4%
20217%4%
20183%3%
20173%3%
20162%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$902,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 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$1 MM$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Spending
$948,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 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$1 MM
2007$1 MM$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Revenue / Student (00-01)
$8,293
$9,685

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
2001$8,293$9,685
2000$8,218$9,308
1997$7,566$7,655
1995$6,912$7,082
1990$5,423$6,000
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Spending / Student (00-01)
$8,034
$9,463

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearRapelje Elementary School DistrictMontana
2001$8,034$9,463
2000$7,655$9,009
1997$7,736$7,814
1995$7,386$7,055
1990$5,769$6,463
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Best Rapelje Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rapelje 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Rapelje School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
(406) 663-2215
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rapelje Elementary School District?
Rapelje Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 48 students.
What is the rank of Rapelje Elementary School District?
Rapelje Elementary School District is ranked #152 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rapelje Elementary School District?
84% of Rapelje Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rapelje Elementary School District?
Rapelje Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 48 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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