Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elder Grove 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 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elder Grove School's student population of 485 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Elder Grove 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 Elder Grove 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
#474 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Elder Grove School's ranking?
Elder Grove School is ranked #474 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Elder Grove School often compared to?
Elder Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark School, Elysian School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Elder Grove School?
485 students attend Elder Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Elder Grove School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elder Grove School?
Elder Grove School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elder Grove School offer ?
Elder Grove School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elder Grove School part of?
Elder Grove School is part of Elder Grove Elementary School District.
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