Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cayuse Prairie 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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-6
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cayuse Prairie School's student population of 220 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cayuse Prairie School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuse Prairie School is 0.10, 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
#363 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cayuse Prairie School's ranking?
Cayuse Prairie School is ranked #363 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Cayuse Prairie School often compared to?
Cayuse Prairie Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creston School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cayuse Prairie School?
220 students attend Cayuse Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cayuse Prairie School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayuse Prairie School?
Cayuse Prairie School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cayuse Prairie School offer ?
Cayuse Prairie School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cayuse Prairie School part of?
Cayuse Prairie School is part of Cayuse Prairie Elem School District.
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