The Roundup Central School is a historic school located at 600 1st Street West in Roundup, Montana. The west wing of the school was completed in 1911, while the east wing was completed in 1913.
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roundup 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Central School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Roundup, MT, encompassing approximately 1,188.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking between 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 19.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 30.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roundup Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Roundup 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 Roundup Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#423 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roundup Elementary School's ranking?
Roundup Elementary School is ranked #423 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Roundup Elementary School?
298 students attend Roundup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Roundup Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roundup Elementary School?
Roundup Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roundup Elementary School offer ?
Roundup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roundup Elementary School part of?
Roundup Elementary School is part of Roundup Elementary School District.
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