Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irle 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irle Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Glasgow, MT, encompassing approximately 1,795.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 21 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 50.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irle Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Irle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irle Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
American Indian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
81%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irle Elementary School's ranking?
Irle Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Irle Elementary School?
380 students attend Irle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Irle Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irle Elementary School?
Irle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irle Elementary School offer ?
Irle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irle Elementary School part of?
Irle Elementary School is part of Glasgow K-12 Schools.
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