Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lolo Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lolo Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Lolo Elementary 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 Lolo Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#457 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lolo Elementary School's ranking?
Lolo Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lolo Elementary School often compared to?
Lolo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence-carlton El School, Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lolo Elementary School?
306 students attend Lolo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lolo Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lolo Elementary School?
Lolo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lolo Elementary School offer ?
Lolo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lolo Elementary School part of?
Lolo Elementary School is part of Lolo Elementary School District.
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