Plains Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plains, Montana 59859 · Plains K-12
#132 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#24284 of 50,301 nationally
About Plains Elementary School
Plains Elementary School is a public elementary located in Plains, in the Plains K-12 school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 218 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 132nd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 218.
There are 3 schools in Plains; Plains Elementary 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%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Plains Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Plains Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Smith School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Kennedy School
Butte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
219 students
Pine Butte Elementary Sch
Colstrip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Big Timber School
Big Timber · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
Southside School
Wolf Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
214 students
Russell School
Kalispell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Plains Elementary School a good school?
Plains Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #132 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 Plains Elementary School rank in Montana?
Plains Elementary School ranks #132 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #24284 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School had 218 students in 2025.
Is Plains Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Plains Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Plains Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Plains Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.