Colstrip Elementary

The Colstrip Elementary district in Montana is home to two schools: Pine Butte Elementary School and Frank Brattin Middle School. Both schools serve a significant Native American student population, with over 34% of students identifying as Native American at each school.

While the schools are not considered standouts based on their state-wide rankings, with Pine Butte Elementary ranked 263 out of 332 elementary schools and Frank Brattin Middle ranked 145 out of 187 middle schools in Montana, they do have some notable differences. Pine Butte Elementary has a larger student enrollment of 234 students, compared to 132 students at Frank Brattin Middle. Additionally, Frank Brattin Middle has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 10, compared to 12.3 at Pine Butte Elementary, which may indicate a more favorable learning environment at the middle school level.

Unfortunately, the data set is missing key information, such as specific free/reduced lunch rates and student performance metrics, which would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the schools' overall performance and financial situation. This lack of detailed data makes it difficult to conduct a thorough comparative analysis between the two schools. However, the high percentage of Native American students in both schools suggests a need to ensure culturally responsive teaching practices and support systems are in place to address the unique needs of this student population.