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Ophir Elementary School

Summary:

Ophir Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 216 students. The school is part of the Big Sky School K-12 District, which is ranked 73 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating.

Ophir Elementary has maintained a relatively stable racial composition, with a predominant white student population and a small but growing Hispanic student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test proficiency rates, has been inconsistent over the years, with some years performing better than the district and state, and other years performing worse. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined over the years, from a high ranking and 5-star rating to a lower ranking and 2-star rating in the current school year. However, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, which may contribute to the school's overall quality.

Overall, Ophir Elementary School appears to be a well-resourced school, but its academic performance and statewide ranking have been inconsistent in recent years. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these trends could provide valuable insights for the school and district to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 45465 Gallatin Rd-30
       Gallatin Gateway, MT  59730

(406) 995-4281

District: Big Sky School K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,013 Help


Students who attend Ophir Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ophir 7-8
High:    Lone Peak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
11.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ophir Elementary School ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ophir Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ophir Elementary School is $15,013.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ophir Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Big Sky School K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sky School K-12 73rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ophir Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.31 69th 241 71.4%
2011 68.76 67th 247 72.9%
2012 70.05 54th 244 77.9%
2013 81.42 18th 246 92.7%
2015 77.79 64th 287 77.7%
2016 66.66 61st 191 68.1%
2021 73.57 103rd 356 71.1%
2022 73.89 99th 329 69.9%
2023 53.12 173rd 332 47.9%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ophir Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 131 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2010 124 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2011 135 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 144
2012 141 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 148
2013 136 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 143
2014 145 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 153
2015 131 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 135
2016 141 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 154
2017 164 0 1 12 0 0 2 0 179
2018 156 0 0 18 0 0 3 0 177
2019 148 1 0 16 0 0 6 0 171
2020 146 0 0 23 0 0 6 0 175
2021 162 0 1 26 0 1 7 0 197
2022 151 0 0 27 0 0 7 0 185
2023 185 0 0 25 0 0 6 0 216

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 Ophir Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 146 10.8 13.5 n/a
2010 130 9.2 14.0 10
2011 144 9.1 15.7 6.9
2012 148 8.6 17.1 6.8
2013 143 9.7 14.6 12.6
2014 153 10.5 14.5 9.8
2015 135 9.0 15.0 5.9
2016 154 10.0 15.4 7.1
2017 179 10.0 17.9 6.7
2018 177 11.7 15.0 6.8
2019 171 13.7 12.4 7
2020 175 14.3 12.2 5.1
2021 197 14.0 14.0 n/a
2022 185 15.4 11.9 n/a
2023 216 15.0 14.3 n/a

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 Ophir Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 146 10.8 13.5 n/a
2010 130 9.2 14.0 10
2011 144 9.1 15.7 6.9
2012 148 8.6 17.1 6.8
2013 143 9.7 14.6 12.6
2014 153 10.5 14.5 9.8
2015 135 9.0 15.0 5.9
2016 154 10.0 15.4 7.1
2017 179 10.0 17.9 6.7
2018 177 11.7 15.0 6.8
2019 171 13.7 12.4 7
2020 175 14.3 12.2 5.1
2021 197 14.0 14.0 n/a
2022 185 15.4 11.9 n/a
2023 216 15.0 14.3 n/a

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 Ophir Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,476
2021 $16,149
2022 $15,322
2023 $15,013

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ophir Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students171216
 26.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1625
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White148185
 25%
Two or More Races66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ophir Elementary School

Ophir Elementary School ranks 173rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended Ophir Elementary School.

Students who attend Ophir Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ophir 7-8
High : Lone Peak High School

Students at Ophir Elementary School are 86% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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