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Public School Review - Established 2003

Saco Elementary School District

321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 527-3531
www.sacoschools.k12.mt.us

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 40 students in Saco Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Saco Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
40 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
Pre-K18
Kind325
1326
2728
3629
4229
5729
6229
7628
8329
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District Rank

Saco Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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)
#223 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearSaco Elementary School District
2023#223
2022#131
2021#31
2019#155
2018#246
2017#223
2016#176
2015#150
2013#173
2012#181
2011#176
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(21-22)
40-59%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
202249%35%
202149%36%
201930%42%
201830%42%
201730%41%
201630%43%
201549%40%
201369%66%
201269%68%
201169%68%
201069%67%
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40-59%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
202249%46%
202169%47%
201969%50%
201830%51%
201749%51%
201649%50%
201549%48%
201380%84%
201280%86%
201180%84%
201080%84%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
20240.170.39
20230.150.39
20220.150.38
20210.060.38
20180.050.36
20170.050.36
20140.200.35
20130.060.33
20120.120.34
20110.050.33
20100.050.30
20090.110.29
20080.090.28
20070.110.28
20060.120.27
20050.120.27
20040.270.27
20030.200.27
20020.270.26
20010.230.26
20000.130.25
19990.150.24
19980.180.24
19970.090.24
19960.090.22
19950.100.22
19940.090.22
19930.030.22
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% American Indian
5%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2014)

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
20144%11%
20133%11%
20123%12%
20113%11%
20103%12%
20096%12%
20083%11%
20074%12%
20064%12%
20055%11%
200411%11%
20038%11%
20029%11%
200113%11%
20007%11%
19997%10%
199810%10%
19975%10%
19964%10%
19955%10%
19945%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2002)

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
20022%1%
19991%1%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
20246%6%
20236%6%
20226%5%
20213%5%
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% Black
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2014)

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
20142%1%
20082%1%
20072%1%
20052%1%
20044%1%
20033%1%
20025%1%
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% White
85%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
202491%77%
202392%77%
202292%78%
202197%78%
2020100%78%
2019100%78%
201898%79%
201798%79%
2016100%79%
2015100%80%
201489%80%
201397%81%
201294%81%
201197%82%
201097%83%
200994%83%
200895%84%
200794%84%
200694%85%
200593%85%
200485%85%
200389%85%
200284%85%
200187%85%
200093%86%
199992%86%
199890%87%
199795%87%
199696%88%
199595%88%
199495%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
20243%5%
20232%5%
20222%4%
20182%3%
20172%3%
20145%3%
20123%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$933,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearSaco 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
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
$1 MM
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearSaco 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
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 (06-07)
$24,226
$13,019

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
2007$24,226$13,019
2005$23,471$11,851
2004$20,792$11,519
2003$13,288$10,500
2002$15,683$10,028
2001$15,429$9,685
2000$13,701$9,308
1999$10,736$8,330
1998$14,415$8,573
1997$9,062$7,655
1995$10,159$7,082
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Spending / Student (06-07)
$23,736
$12,364

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearSaco Elementary School DistrictMontana
2007$23,736$12,364
2005$20,412$11,089
2004$19,075$10,717
2003$12,212$10,434
2002$15,567$9,725
2001$11,714$9,463
2000$10,552$9,009
1999$10,528$8,277
1998$11,862$8,100
1997$10,185$7,814
1995$9,427$7,055
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Best Saco Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Saco School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 Hwy 243
Saco, MT 59261
(406) 527-3531
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saco Elementary School District?
Saco Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 40 students.
What is the rank of Saco Elementary School District?
Saco Elementary School District is ranked #27 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 10%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saco Elementary School District?
85% of Saco Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saco Elementary School District?
Saco Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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