Ruder Elementary School

1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ruder Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Ruder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruder Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#364 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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43%
36%
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48%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
88%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruder Elementary School's ranking?
Ruder Elementary School is ranked #364 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Ruder Elementary School often compared to?
Ruder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Gateway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Ruder Elementary School?
522 students attend Ruder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ruder Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruder Elementary School?
Ruder Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruder Elementary School offer ?
Ruder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruder Elementary School part of?
Ruder Elementary School is part of Columbia Falls Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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