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Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

Summary:

Chester-Joplin-Inverness School is an exceptional elementary school located in Chester, Montana, serving 142 students in grades PK-6. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Chester-Joplin-Inverness School stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that significantly exceed the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 50.68% in mathematics, 57.53% in reading, and 61.54% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 15 students per teacher over the past three school years, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students. While the school's student population is predominantly white (over 90%), it is more diverse than the nearby Galata School and Riverview Elementary, both of which are 100% white.

Compared to the nearby schools, Chester-Joplin-Inverness School stands out as an exceptional educational institution. While Galata Elementary and Liberty Elementary schools have significantly lower academic performance, Chester-Joplin-Inverness School has consistently maintained its high-quality education, setting it apart as a premier choice for families in the area. However, the school may need to continue addressing issues of equity and inclusion to ensure that all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, have equal access to educational opportunities and resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 101 School Street
       Chester, MT  59522

(406) 759-5477

District: Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,347 Help


Students who attend Chester-Joplin-Inverness School usually attend:

Middle:    Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8
High:    Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  134

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
African American:
1.5%
American Indian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chester-Joplin-Inverness School ranks better than 84.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), American Indian (1.5%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester-Joplin-Inverness School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Chester-Joplin-Inverness School employs 10.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester-Joplin-Inverness School is $14,347.
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Chester-Joplin-Inverness School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.56 1st 217 99.5%
2005 71.94 55th 218 74.8%
2007 64.65 75th 230 67.4%
2008 65.46 69th 194 64.4%
2009 78.94 14th 190 92.6%
2010 72.26 42nd 241 82.6%
2011 67.61 74th 247 70.0%
2012 72.23 43rd 244 82.4%
2013 72.99 45th 246 81.7%
2015 78.80 62nd 287 78.4%
2016 80.74 35th 191 81.7%
2021 90.06 38th 356 89.3%
2022 68.26 125th 329 62.0%
2023 84.19 51st 332 84.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 239 239
1991 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1992 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1994 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1995 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1996 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1997 145 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1998 137 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 139
1999 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2000 114 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2001 113 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2002 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2003 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2004 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2005 109 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2007 102 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 99 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2009 96 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2010 109 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2011 100 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 105
2012 106 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 110
2013 106 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 110
2014 102 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 107
2015 102 1 0 0 3 2 3 0 111
2016 101 2 0 2 1 2 3 0 111
2017 104 3 0 0 1 2 3 0 113
2018 104 3 0 2 1 4 5 0 119
2019 103 3 0 2 2 3 4 0 117
2020 108 4 0 3 2 2 4 0 123
2021 95 2 0 1 1 2 3 0 104
2022 123 1 0 2 2 2 2 0 132
2023 131 2 1 2 2 2 2 0 142
2024 127 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 134

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 239 16.1 14.8 9.6
1991 180 12.4 14.5 6.7
1992 187 10.7 17.4 10.7
1993 195 14.1 13.8 9.7
1994 170 13.7 12.4 10
1995 153 12.0 12.8 5.2
1996 153 12.0 12.8 5.2
1997 146 11.8 12.4 5.5
1998 139 11.2 12.4 10.8
1999 124 9.8 12.7 16.1
2000 115 8.1 14.2 12.2
2001 114 9.3 12.3 18.4
2002 107 8.8 12.2 22.4
2003 107 8.8 12.2 22.4
2004 105 9.3 11.3 28.6
2005 111 8.6 12.9 32.4
2006 111 9.4 11.8 31.5
2007 107 9.7 11.0 29
2008 100 9.4 10.6 26
2009 101 8.8 11.5 35.6
2010 113 9.5 11.8 22.1
2011 105 8.3 12.5 33.3
2012 110 8.3 13.1 34.5
2013 110 8.2 13.3 35.5
2014 107 10.2 10.4 40.2
2015 111 10.0 11.1 22.5
2016 111 11.0 10.0 32.4
2017 113 8.7 12.9 43.4
2018 119 8.7 13.6 34.5
2019 117 8.1 14.3 40.2
2020 123 8.7 14.0 33.3
2021 104 8.7 11.8 n/a
2022 132 8.7 15.0 n/a
2023 142 9.9 14.3 n/a
2024 134 10.7 12.4 62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 239 16.1 14.8 9.6
1991 180 12.4 14.5 6.7
1992 187 10.7 17.4 10.7
1993 195 14.1 13.8 9.7
1994 170 13.7 12.4 10
1995 153 12.0 12.8 5.2
1996 153 12.0 12.8 5.2
1997 146 11.8 12.4 5.5
1998 139 11.2 12.4 10.8
1999 124 9.8 12.7 16.1
2000 115 8.1 14.2 12.2
2001 114 9.3 12.3 18.4
2002 107 8.8 12.2 22.4
2003 107 8.8 12.2 22.4
2004 105 9.3 11.3 28.6
2005 111 8.6 12.9 32.4
2006 111 9.4 11.8 31.5
2007 107 9.7 11.0 29
2008 100 9.4 10.6 26
2009 101 8.8 11.5 35.6
2010 113 9.5 11.8 22.1
2011 105 8.3 12.5 33.3
2012 110 8.3 13.1 34.5
2013 110 8.2 13.3 35.5
2014 107 10.2 10.4 40.2
2015 111 10.0 11.1 22.5
2016 111 11.0 10.0 32.4
2017 113 8.7 12.9 43.4
2018 119 8.7 13.6 34.5
2019 117 8.1 14.3 40.2
2020 123 8.7 14.0 33.3
2021 104 8.7 11.8 n/a
2022 132 8.7 15.0 n/a
2023 142 9.9 14.3 n/a
2024 134 10.7 12.4 62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $17,443
2022 $13,993
2023 $14,347

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students117142
 21.4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian22
Asian01
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White103131
 27.2%
Two or More Races42
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester-Joplin-Inverness School

Chester-Joplin-Inverness School ranks 51st of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Chester-Joplin-Inverness School are 95% White, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Chester-Joplin-Inverness School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8
High : Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended Chester-Joplin-Inverness School.


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