Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elder Grove School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elder Grove School's student population of 444 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elder Grove School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elder Grove School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#351 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elder Grove School's ranking?
Elder Grove School is ranked #351 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Elder Grove School often compared to?
Elder Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark School, Arrowhead School, Elysian School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Elder Grove School?
444 students attend Elder Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Elder Grove School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elder Grove School?
Elder Grove School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elder Grove School offer ?
Elder Grove School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elder Grove School part of?
Elder Grove School is part of Elder Grove Elem School District.
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