Charlo Elementary

The Charlo Elementary district in Montana consists of two schools: Charlo Elementary and Charlo 6-8. Charlo Elementary is the standout school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 40 elementary schools in Montana and earning a high 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Charlo 6-8 has seen a decline in its state-wide ranking over the past 3 years, going from 37th to 90th among Montana middle schools, and currently holds a 3-star rating.

Charlo Elementary has a student enrollment of 99, while Charlo 6-8 has 62 students. The elementary school also has a more favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6, compared to 22.2 at the middle school. Interestingly, Charlo Elementary has a higher percentage of Native American students (8.08%) compared to Charlo 6-8 (11.29%), which could be an area for further exploration. However, the data does not provide information on the free/reduced lunch rates for either school, a metric often used to assess the socioeconomic status of a school's student population.

Overall, the data suggests that Charlo Elementary is the stronger-performing school in the district, while Charlo 6-8 may be an area of focus for improvement. Further analysis of factors like student outcomes, resource allocation, and community engagement could provide additional insights to support the district's efforts to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.