Serving 210 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Ignatius Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 183 square miles in Saint Ignatius, MT. Parents can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.5 miles and the furthest edge located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Ignatius Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
St. Ignatius 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 St. Ignatius Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#544 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
44%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 St. Ignatius Elementary School's ranking?
St. Ignatius Elementary School is ranked #544 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend St. Ignatius Elementary School?
210 students attend St. Ignatius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of St. Ignatius Elementary School students are American Indian, 42% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Ignatius Elementary School?
St. Ignatius Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Ignatius Elementary School part of?
St. Ignatius Elementary School is part of St Ignatius K-12 Schools.
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