Jefferson School serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% MT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
288 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jefferson School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Glendive Elem School District.
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