Vaughn School

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Vaughn School ranks 195 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vaughn School is an elementary school located in Vaughn, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school is part of the Vaughn Elementary District, which is ranked 190 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Vaughn School's academic performance is an area of concern, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (23.44%), Reading (39.06%), and Science (50%) all falling below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 4th out of 247 schools in 2010-2011 to 195th out of 332 schools in the most recent 2022-2023 school year, indicating inconsistent performance. Compared to nearby schools like Power School and Meadow Lark School, Vaughn School's academic performance is generally lower.

Another notable aspect of Vaughn School is its racial makeup, with a higher percentage of White students (72.8%) compared to the state average and very low percentages of minority students, particularly African American (0%) and Asian (0.8%). This lack of diversity may be a factor in the school's academic performance and could be an area for further exploration. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the factors contributing to its declining performance and academic challenges remain an area of concern that warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487

(406) 965-2231

District: Vaughn Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
195^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,332

Students who attend Vaughn School usually attend:

Middle:	Vaughn 7-8
High:	Simms High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Hispanic:

10.7%

American Indian:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vaughn School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.3%), Hispanic (10.7%), American Indian (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vaughn School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Vaughn School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vaughn School is $12,332.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Vaughn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vaughn Elementary 190^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vaughn School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2006	6.85	226^th	234	3.4%
2008	49.32	116^th	194	40.2%
2009	74.18	26^th	190	86.3%
2011	86.99	4^th	247	98.4%
2012	59.94	104^th	244	57.4%
2013	31.16	194^th	246	21.1%
2021	41.40	244^th	356	31.5%
2022	34.69	252^nd	329	23.4%
2023	47.98	195^th	332	41.3%

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

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Vaughn 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	176	176
1991	141	0	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	147
1992	131	0	2	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	141
1993	115	3	3	1	11	n/a	n/a	0	133
1994	108	2	0	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	125
1995	120	0	0	2	14	n/a	n/a	0	136
1996	120	0	0	2	14	n/a	n/a	0	136
1997	100	1	0	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	118
1998	90	3	2	1	13	n/a	n/a	0	109
1999	105	3	1	2	11	n/a	n/a	0	122
2000	106	3	1	4	16	n/a	n/a	0	130
2001	97	2	0	1	11	n/a	n/a	0	111
2002	74	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	81
2003	74	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	81
2004	63	0	0	1	14	n/a	n/a	0	78
2005	58	0	0	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	72
2006	50	2	0	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	66
2007	40	0	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	0	53
2008	48	0	0	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	60
2009	47	0	4	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	60
2010	46	3	5	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	61
2011	53	0	0	0	9	5	0	0	67
2012	65	0	0	1	14	2	0	0	82
2013	76	0	2	3	3	2	9	0	95
2014	67	0	2	7	2	3	15	0	96
2015	80	0	0	8	4	3	12	0	107
2016	83	0	0	10	6	0	8	0	107
2017	93	0	0	11	11	0	15	0	130
2018	103	0	0	9	10	0	16	0	138
2019	102	0	0	6	4	0	20	0	132
2020	95	0	0	6	7	0	17	0	125
2021	87	0	2	7	10	0	16	0	122
2022	94	0	0	9	10	1	13	0	127
2023	91	0	1	11	10	0	12	0	125
2024	81	0	1	12	9	0	9	0	112

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 Vaughn School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	176	12.0	14.6	32.4
1991	147	8.1	18.1	32.7
1992	141	8.4	16.7	31.2
1993	133	7.0	19.0	48.9
1994	125	6.9	18.1	33.6
1995	136	7.7	17.7	33.1
1996	136	7.7	17.7	33.1
1997	118	7.6	15.5	41.5
1998	109	7.4	14.7	41.3
1999	122	7.9	15.4	54.9
2000	130	8.9	14.6	54.6
2001	111	8.5	13.1	63.1
2002	81	9.5	8.5	69.1
2003	81	9.5	8.5	69.1
2004	78	9.5	8.2	69.2
2005	72	7.1	10.1	59.7
2006	66	6.8	9.7	59.1
2007	53	7.0	7.6	83
2008	60	6.4	9.4	68.3
2009	60	6.3	9.5	70
2010	61	6.6	9.2	78.7
2011	67	6.6	10.1	65.7
2012	82	6.6	12.2	52.4
2013	95	9.0	10.4	60
2014	96	8.7	11.0	70.8
2015	107	9.0	11.8	65.4
2016	107	8.0	13.3	100
2017	130	9.3	13.9	100
2018	138	7.9	17.2	100
2019	132	7.9	16.5	45.5
2020	125	10.0	12.5	79.2
2021	122	10.7	11.3	n/a
2022	127	10.6	11.9	n/a
2023	125	8.8	14.0	n/a
2024	112	7.8	14.3	100

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 Vaughn School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	176	12.0	14.6	32.4
1991	147	8.1	18.1	32.7
1992	141	8.4	16.7	31.2
1993	133	7.0	19.0	48.9
1994	125	6.9	18.1	33.6
1995	136	7.7	17.7	33.1
1996	136	7.7	17.7	33.1
1997	118	7.6	15.5	41.5
1998	109	7.4	14.7	41.3
1999	122	7.9	15.4	54.9
2000	130	8.9	14.6	54.6
2001	111	8.5	13.1	63.1
2002	81	9.5	8.5	69.1
2003	81	9.5	8.5	69.1
2004	78	9.5	8.2	69.2
2005	72	7.1	10.1	59.7
2006	66	6.8	9.7	59.1
2007	53	7.0	7.6	83
2008	60	6.4	9.4	68.3
2009	60	6.3	9.5	70
2010	61	6.6	9.2	78.7
2011	67	6.6	10.1	65.7
2012	82	6.6	12.2	52.4
2013	95	9.0	10.4	60
2014	96	8.7	11.0	70.8
2015	107	9.0	11.8	65.4
2016	107	8.0	13.3	100
2017	130	9.3	13.9	100
2018	138	7.9	17.2	100
2019	132	7.9	16.5	45.5
2020	125	10.0	12.5	79.2
2021	122	10.7	11.3	n/a
2022	127	10.6	11.9	n/a
2023	125	8.8	14.0	n/a
2024	112	7.8	14.3	100

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 Vaughn School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,923
2021	$13,244
2022	$12,866
2023	$12,332

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vaughn School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	132	125	5.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	4	10	150%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	11	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	102	91	10.8%
Two or More Races	20	12	40%

Schools Near Vaughn School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Vaughn School	Public	PK, KG-6	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	112	8	14.3	100.0%	81 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.7%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	48	195^th of 332 public elementary schools	41.3%		34.7	252^nd of 329 public elementary schools	23.4%	57	23.4	39.1	50.0	$12,332
Hillcrest Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1124 Wilson Road	Power	59468	Teton County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 463-2236	12	1	12.0		12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$14,861
Ulm School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Ulm-Vaughn Road	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	84	8	10.9	28.6%	77 (91.7%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	67.6	111^th of 332 public elementary schools	66.6%		89.5	34^th of 329 public elementary schools	89.7%	77	41.0	51.3	46.7	$11,242
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1205 1st Avenue NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7180	463	32	14.5	86.4%	318 (68.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (15.1%)	14.7	292^nd of 332 public elementary schools	12.0%		23.6	278^th of 329 public elementary schools	15.5%	14	16.2	23.5	20.3	$11,059
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Avenue A NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7145	304	20	15.3	54.3%	229 (75.3%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (12.8%)	41.4	224^th of 332 public elementary schools	32.5%		44.5	219^th of 329 public elementary schools	33.4%	5	19.4	37.5	45.0	$13,144
Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Smelter Avenue	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7015	449	22	20.0	40.8%	351 (78.2%)	5 (1.1%)	29 (6.5%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.4%)	74	86^th of 332 public elementary schools	74.1%		75.5	91^st of 329 public elementary schools	72.3%	5	40.8	52.2	59.0	$10,928
Fairhaven Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Miles SW of Ulm	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	33	2	14.6		32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.3	283^rd of 332 public elementary schools	14.8%		16	295^th of 329 public elementary schools	10.3%	12	16.0	32.0		$7,985
Meadow Lark School	Public	PK, KG-6	2204 Fox Farm Road	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7300	531	24	21.6	17.7%	450 (84.7%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.4%)	94.8	12^th of 332 public elementary schools	96.4%		95.5	17^th of 329 public elementary schools	94.8%	5	61.4	68.5	79.3	$10,171
Sacajawea School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 Sacajawea Drive	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7080	398	21	19.0	47.5%	324 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.5%)	71.3	96^th of 332 public elementary schools	71.1%		74.9	95^th of 329 public elementary schools	71.1%	1	47.4	51.8	45.5	$11,218
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 8th Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7230	189	20	9.4	99.5%	68 (36.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (24.3%)	10.5	304^th of 332 public elementary schools	8.4%		21.8	281^st of 329 public elementary schools	14.6%	23	11.9	11.1	21.2	$14,992

Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughn School

How many students attend Vaughn School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 112 students attended Vaughn School.

What schools do graduates of Vaughn School attend?

Students who attend Vaughn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vaughn 7-8
High : Simms High School

Is Vaughn School a good school?

Vaughn School ranks 195^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Vaughn School in?

Vaughn Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Vaughn School?

Students at Vaughn School are 72% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 8% Two or more races.

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