Browning Elem

District Overview
Located at 129 1st Ave SE in Browning, Montana, Browning Elementary School District serves as an active, central pillar of learning for its local remote rural community. Operating across seven campus facilities, this traditional public school district specializes in foundational education, serving students from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a student body of 1,280 children, characterized by a predominantly American Indian student population that reflects the rich heritage and vibrant culture of the region. By concentrating its educational offerings strictly on the primary and middle school grade levels, the district fosters a focused learning environment designed to build core academic competencies and social-emotional growth before students transition to high school.

To support its multi-facility infrastructure and young learners, the district maintains a remarkably robust operational footprint and workforce. The district employs approximately 1,124 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring a core teaching team of around 217 full-time equivalent educators alongside more than 31 instructional aides. Demonstrating a strong commitment to holistic student support and facility operations in a geographically isolated setting, the district relies on an extensive network of over 875 support personnel who manage essential wrap-around, administrative, and student welfare services. For families, community members, and educational researchers, Browning Elementary School District represents a deeply grounded rural educational system tailored to providing dedicated care, structured guidance, and essential academic resources to northwestern Montana's youth.
7
Total Schools
1,280
Total Students
217.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Browning Elem
Demographic Student Count
White42
Hispanic24
Black1
Two or More14
American Indian1,199
  • American Indian
    1,199 (93.7%)
  • White
    42 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Browning Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:7
Students:1,280*
Teachers (FTE):217.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Browning Elem
Found 7 Schools
Charter School 14 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Charter School 22 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Charter School 258 Students
Charter School 368 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School 12 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Charter School 278 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st