Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Montpelier School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montpelier School's ranking?
Montpelier School is ranked #974 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Montpelier School?
146 students attend Montpelier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Montpelier School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montpelier School?
Montpelier School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montpelier School offer ?
Montpelier School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montpelier School part of?
Montpelier School is part of Blackford County Schools School District.
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