Fort Benton School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Benton, Montana 59442 · Fort Benton Elem
#12 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#5600 of 50,301 nationally
About Fort Benton School
Fort Benton School is a public elementary located in Fort Benton, in the Fort Benton Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 162 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 12th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 162.
There are 3 schools in Fort Benton; Fort Benton School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fort Benton School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fort Benton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Eastgate School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
161 students
Forsyth Elementary School
Forsyth · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
Highland Park School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
159 students
Longfellow School
Baker · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
158 students
Boulder Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
166 students
South School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Benton School a good school?
Fort Benton School has a Success Index (US) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #12 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fort Benton School rank in Montana?
Fort Benton School ranks #12 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #5600 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fort Benton School?
Fort Benton School had 162 students in 2025.
Is Fort Benton School a elementary school or a high school?
Fort Benton School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fort Benton School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Fort Benton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.