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Belfry School

Summary:

Belfry School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-6 with just 36 students in the rural town of Belfry, Montana. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low statewide rankings, underperforming test scores, and a high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Belfry School has ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, placing 244th out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates on state tests are well below the state averages, with just 30.43% of students proficient in mathematics and 34.78% proficient in reading, compared to state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 8.4 may contribute to these poor academic outcomes, as it limits the individualized attention and support available to students.

When compared to nearby schools like Mountain View School and Bridger Elementary School, which are part of the Red Lodge Elementary and Bridger K-12 Schools districts, respectively, Belfry School's performance is significantly lower. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings, suggesting that the challenges facing Belfry School may be unique to its small, rural setting and homogeneous student population, with over 94% of students identifying as white.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 200 Wisconsin
       Belfry, MT  59008

(406) 664-3319

District: Belfry K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,259 Help


Students who attend Belfry School usually attend:

Middle:    Belfry 7-8
High:    Belfry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  36

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Hispanic:
5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belfry School ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belfry School is 8.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belfry School is $25,259.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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



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Rank History for Belfry School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 4.23 281st 287 2.1%
2021 18.82 303rd 356 14.9%
2022 19.01 289th 329 12.2%
2023 34.99 244th 332 26.5%
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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 Belfry School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 50 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 55
1995 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1996 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1997 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1998 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1999 56 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2000 45 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2001 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 34 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2003 34 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2004 38 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
2005 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2006 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2007 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2008 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2009 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 23 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2011 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2012 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2013 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 18
2014 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23
2015 27 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 28
2016 25 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 30
2017 32 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 34
2018 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40
2019 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
2020 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 33
2021 34 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 36
2022 34 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 35
2023 34 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 36

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 Belfry School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 55 5.7 9.6 16.4
1995 51 6.2 8.2 31.4
1996 51 6.2 8.2 31.4
1997 58 6.0 9.7 34.5
1998 62 4.9 12.7 30.6
1999 57 5.8 9.8 36.8
2000 47 6.6 7.1 42.6
2001 41 5.9 6.9 31.7
2002 37 5.5 6.7 45.9
2003 37 5.5 6.7 45.9
2004 39 5.9 6.6 56.4
2005 28 3.2 8.8 57.1
2006 25 3.8 6.6 48
2007 31 4.3 7.2 45.2
2008 34 3.8 8.9 73.5
2009 30 4.3 7.0 60
2010 24 3.8 6.2 87.5
2011 21 3.3 6.2 85.7
2012 17 3.6 4.6 82.4
2013 18 2.8 6.2 83.3
2014 23 4.0 5.7 87
2015 28 4.0 7.0 89.3
2016 30 4.0 7.5 90
2017 34 3.6 9.2 100
2018 40 3.7 10.6 100
2019 36 3.0 11.6 58.3
2020 33 3.4 9.4 69.7
2021 36 3.6 9.8 n/a
2022 35 4.2 8.2 n/a
2023 36 4.2 8.4 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 Belfry School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 55 5.7 9.6 16.4
1995 51 6.2 8.2 31.4
1996 51 6.2 8.2 31.4
1997 58 6.0 9.7 34.5
1998 62 4.9 12.7 30.6
1999 57 5.8 9.8 36.8
2000 47 6.6 7.1 42.6
2001 41 5.9 6.9 31.7
2002 37 5.5 6.7 45.9
2003 37 5.5 6.7 45.9
2004 39 5.9 6.6 56.4
2005 28 3.2 8.8 57.1
2006 25 3.8 6.6 48
2007 31 4.3 7.2 45.2
2008 34 3.8 8.9 73.5
2009 30 4.3 7.0 60
2010 24 3.8 6.2 87.5
2011 21 3.3 6.2 85.7
2012 17 3.6 4.6 82.4
2013 18 2.8 6.2 83.3
2014 23 4.0 5.7 87
2015 28 4.0 7.0 89.3
2016 30 4.0 7.5 90
2017 34 3.6 9.2 100
2018 40 3.7 10.6 100
2019 36 3.0 11.6 58.3
2020 33 3.4 9.4 69.7
2021 36 3.6 9.8 n/a
2022 35 4.2 8.2 n/a
2023 36 4.2 8.4 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 Belfry School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $22,982
2022 $23,643
2023 $25,259

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belfry 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 Students3636
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White3634
 5.6%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belfry School

Belfry School ranks 244th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Belfry School are 94% White, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 36 students attended Belfry School.

Students who attend Belfry School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belfry 7-8
High : Belfry High School


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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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