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St Ignatius Elementary School

300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865

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St Ignatius Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

St Ignatius Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 221 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
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:

School Overview

St Ignatius Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

221 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

St Ignatius Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#660 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St Ignatius Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St Ignatius Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of St Ignatius Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

48%

11%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

White

41%

78%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.38

This chart display the diversity score of St Ignatius Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

38%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

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?

221 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, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 221 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education