Morin Elementary

Morin Elementary is a small, rural school district in Billings, Montana, consisting of a single elementary school, Morin School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of just 25 students. The school has a high percentage of Native American students at 64%, much higher than the state average, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Montana elementary schools over the past 3 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a low-performing school compared to its peers.

Despite the school's small student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention, Morin School's academic performance has not improved. The school's per-student spending of $13,147 is above the state average, but this additional funding has not translated to better outcomes. The Morin Elementary District as a whole is ranked 254 out of 300 districts in the state, further highlighting the challenges faced by the school and the district.

Overall, Morin School appears to be a struggling institution serving a predominantly Native American community in a rural area. The school's small size, low academic performance, and high per-student spending suggest that it may require additional support and resources to improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of its students and the surrounding community.