Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St Ignatius 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St Ignatius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
St Ignatius Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St Ignatius Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St Ignatius Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#660 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
48%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
42%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St Ignatius Elementary School's ranking?
St Ignatius Elementary School is ranked #660 out of 707 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend St Ignatius Elementary School?
235 students attend St Ignatius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of St Ignatius Elementary School students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St Ignatius Elementary School?
St Ignatius Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does St Ignatius Elementary School offer ?
St Ignatius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St Ignatius Elementary School part of?
St Ignatius Elementary School is part of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District.
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