Lame Deer School

103 Old School Street
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lame Deer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lame Deer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lame Deer School's student population of 309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#715 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
35%
≤5%
46%
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
95%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lame Deer School's ranking?
Lame Deer School is ranked #715 out of 722 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lame Deer School?
309 students attend Lame Deer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lame Deer School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lame Deer School?
Lame Deer School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lame Deer School offer ?
Lame Deer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lame Deer School part of?
Lame Deer School is part of Lame Deer Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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