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Box Elder School

Summary:

Box Elder School is an elementary school located in Box Elder, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 247 students, the majority of whom are Native American.

Box Elder School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school has an extremely high percentage of Native American students, ranging from 97.73% to 98.38% over the past three school years, which is much higher than the 10.48% Native American enrollment at F.E. Miley School. Academically, Box Elder School consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (13.53%), Reading (24.09%), and Science (25%) that are significantly lower than the state averages (36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively). This trend has persisted over the past few years, and the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Montana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 13.3 over the past three school years, Box Elder School's academic performance remains a significant concern. The lack of diversity in the student population and the challenges faced by the Box Elder Elementary School District, which is ranked 268 out of 300 districts in Montana, may be contributing factors to the school's persistent underperformance. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and context of the school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 205 Main Street
       Box Elder, MT  59521

(406) 352-3222

District: Box Elder Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,479 Help


Students who attend Box Elder School usually attend:

Middle:    Box Elder 7-8
High:    Box Elder High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.4%
Hispanic:
1.2%
Two or more races:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Box Elder School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.4%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Box Elder School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Box Elder School is $18,479.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Box Elder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Box Elder Elementary 268th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Box Elder School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.91 206th 217 5.1%
2005 26.71 182nd 218 16.5%
2006 15.91 222nd 234 5.1%
2007 15.58 218th 230 5.2%
2008 24.38 173rd 194 10.8%
2009 12.07 177th 190 6.8%
2010 15.53 211th 241 12.4%
2011 13.98 221st 247 10.5%
2012 9.92 232nd 244 4.9%
2013 13.36 228th 246 7.3%
2015 8.16 275th 287 4.2%
2019 12.27 119th 123 3.3%
2021 7.06 339th 356 4.8%
2022 8.56 310th 329 5.8%
2023 16.53 288th 332 13.3%
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 Box Elder 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 173 173
1991 5 0 0 2 92 n/a n/a 0 99
1992 6 0 0 7 105 n/a n/a 0 118
1993 5 0 0 8 121 n/a n/a 0 134
1994 3 0 0 7 148 n/a n/a 0 158
1995 10 0 0 6 208 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 10 0 0 6 208 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 4 0 0 6 186 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 4 0 0 6 186 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 5 0 0 5 183 n/a n/a 0 193
2000 4 0 0 5 164 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 1 0 0 2 151 n/a n/a 0 154
2002 1 0 0 1 213 n/a n/a 0 215
2003 1 0 0 1 213 n/a n/a 0 215
2004 3 0 0 1 192 n/a n/a 0 196
2005 4 0 0 1 194 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 3 0 0 0 219 n/a n/a 0 222
2007 6 0 0 0 223 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 11 0 0 0 243 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 3 0 0 0 238 n/a n/a 0 241
2010 9 1 0 1 238 n/a n/a 0 249
2011 6 1 0 1 237 0 0 0 245
2012 5 1 0 1 240 0 0 0 247
2013 2 0 0 1 238 0 1 0 242
2014 1 0 0 0 232 0 1 0 234
2015 1 0 0 0 229 0 0 0 230
2016 3 0 0 0 246 0 0 0 249
2017 1 1 0 0 259 0 0 0 261
2018 1 1 0 0 235 0 0 0 237
2019 2 1 0 1 237 0 0 0 241
2020 2 0 0 3 224 0 0 0 229
2021 1 0 0 3 227 0 0 0 231
2022 1 0 0 2 215 0 2 0 220
2023 0 0 0 3 243 0 1 0 247

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 Box Elder School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 173 11.6 14.9 59.5
1991 99 7.9 12.5 68.7
1992 118 7.4 15.9 76.3
1993 134 8.5 15.8 88.8
1994 158 8.1 19.5 68.4
1995 224 13.1 17.1 72.8
1996 224 13.1 17.1 72.8
1997 196 10.7 18.3 72.4
1998 196 9.7 20.2 65.8
1999 193 12.6 15.3 85.5
2000 173 16.3 10.6 78
2001 154 16.6 9.3 72.1
2002 215 19.1 11.3 82.8
2003 215 19.1 11.3 82.8
2004 196 17.5 11.2 70.9
2005 199 16.5 12.1 79.9
2006 222 18.9 11.7 64.9
2007 229 19.9 11.5 70.7
2008 254 20.7 12.3 70.9
2009 241 18.9 12.8 68.9
2010 249 19.4 12.8 98.8
2011 245 19.2 12.7 98.8
2012 247 18.2 13.5 98.8
2013 242 18.1 13.3 98.8
2014 234 19.1 12.2 98.7
2015 230 18.0 12.7 100
2016 249 20.0 12.4 100
2017 261 17.1 15.2 100
2018 237 18.4 12.8 100
2019 241 19.0 12.6 66
2020 229 18.0 12.7 99.1
2021 231 19.1 12.0 n/a
2022 220 20.3 10.8 n/a
2023 247 18.5 13.3 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 Box Elder School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 173 11.6 14.9 59.5
1991 99 7.9 12.5 68.7
1992 118 7.4 15.9 76.3
1993 134 8.5 15.8 88.8
1994 158 8.1 19.5 68.4
1995 224 13.1 17.1 72.8
1996 224 13.1 17.1 72.8
1997 196 10.7 18.3 72.4
1998 196 9.7 20.2 65.8
1999 193 12.6 15.3 85.5
2000 173 16.3 10.6 78
2001 154 16.6 9.3 72.1
2002 215 19.1 11.3 82.8
2003 215 19.1 11.3 82.8
2004 196 17.5 11.2 70.9
2005 199 16.5 12.1 79.9
2006 222 18.9 11.7 64.9
2007 229 19.9 11.5 70.7
2008 254 20.7 12.3 70.9
2009 241 18.9 12.8 68.9
2010 249 19.4 12.8 98.8
2011 245 19.2 12.7 98.8
2012 247 18.2 13.5 98.8
2013 242 18.1 13.3 98.8
2014 234 19.1 12.2 98.7
2015 230 18.0 12.7 100
2016 249 20.0 12.4 100
2017 261 17.1 15.2 100
2018 237 18.4 12.8 100
2019 241 19.0 12.6 66
2020 229 18.0 12.7 99.1
2021 231 19.1 12.0 n/a
2022 220 20.3 10.8 n/a
2023 247 18.5 13.3 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 Box Elder School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $17,623
2022 $20,339
2023 $18,479

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Box Elder 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 332 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241247
 2.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian237243
 2.5%
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Box Elder School

Students who attend Box Elder School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Box Elder 7-8
High : Box Elder High School

Box Elder School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Montana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Box Elder School.

Students at Box Elder School are 98% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.


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