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Culbertson School

Summary:

Culbertson School is an elementary school in Culbertson, MT, serving 128 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Culbertson Elementary District, which is ranked 205 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating.

Culbertson School stands out for its diverse student population, with 57.81% White, 7.81% Hispanic, and 25.78% Native American students, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Barbara Gilligan School, which is 97.47% Native American, and Bainville School, which is 83.13% White. However, Culbertson School's academic performance, with 29.51% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and Reading, is lower than the state averages but higher than the nearby Barbara Gilligan School, which has only 2.5% and 5% proficiency rates in these subjects.

While Culbertson School outperforms the extremely low-performing Barbara Gilligan School, it lags behind the higher-performing Bainville School, which is located just 13.58 miles away and has 32.14% and 44.64% proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. Culbertson School's academic performance has also been declining over the past few years, indicating a need for intervention and improvement strategies. The school's small class sizes, with 8.6 students per teacher, may be a strength, but the leadership may want to learn from the practices of the higher-performing nearby schools to address the declining performance and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 423 1st Avenue West
       Culbertson, MT  59218

(406) 787-6241

District: Culbertson Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,571 Help


Students who attend Culbertson School usually attend:

Middle:    Culbertson Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.5%
American Indian:
21.4%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Culbertson School ranks worse than 67.8% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), American Indian (21.4%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Culbertson School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Culbertson School is $19,571.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Culbertson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Culbertson Elementary 205th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Culbertson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.75 207th 217 4.6%
2005 65.07 84th 218 61.5%
2006 28.72 206th 234 12.0%
2007 18.81 216th 230 6.1%
2008 25.32 171st 194 11.9%
2009 29.22 161st 190 15.3%
2010 31.32 198th 241 17.8%
2011 41.20 174th 247 29.6%
2012 35.28 191st 244 21.7%
2013 33.33 192nd 246 22.0%
2015 12.80 263rd 287 8.4%
2021 20.35 298th 356 16.3%
2022 30.03 265th 329 19.5%
2023 40.88 225th 332 32.2%
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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Enrollment information for Culbertson 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 235 235
1991 141 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 166
1992 151 0 1 0 40 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 137 0 1 0 48 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 115 0 1 0 48 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 117 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 117 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 104 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 144
1998 93 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 100 0 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 132
2000 107 0 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 145
2001 97 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 137
2002 88 0 1 0 37 n/a n/a 0 126
2003 88 0 1 0 37 n/a n/a 0 126
2004 74 1 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 119
2005 73 0 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 119
2006 69 1 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 112
2007 73 0 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 121
2008 75 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 81 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 125
2010 81 0 0 3 45 n/a n/a 0 129
2011 80 0 0 3 50 1 10 0 144
2012 71 0 0 3 49 1 11 0 135
2013 82 0 0 6 56 1 10 0 155
2014 86 0 1 7 56 1 10 0 161
2015 110 0 1 6 55 1 5 0 178
2016 95 0 1 7 46 0 8 0 157
2017 97 0 0 6 47 0 8 0 158
2018 102 0 0 5 47 0 7 0 161
2019 99 0 0 4 42 0 8 0 153
2020 102 0 0 6 44 0 4 0 156
2021 91 0 0 5 40 0 5 0 141
2022 93 1 0 9 35 0 9 0 147
2023 74 0 0 10 33 0 11 0 128
2024 78 1 1 11 28 1 11 0 131

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 Culbertson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 235 18.8 12.5 23.4
1991 166 10.0 16.6 28.9
1992 192 10.0 19.2 32.3
1993 186 14.9 12.5 32.3
1994 164 11.6 14.1 39
1995 150 10.5 14.3 35.3
1996 150 10.5 14.3 35.3
1997 144 11.5 12.5 36.1
1998 130 12.0 10.8 33.1
1999 132 11.9 11.1 41.7
2000 145 12.5 11.6 42.1
2001 137 13.7 10.0 38.7
2002 126 13.0 9.7 38.9
2003 126 13.0 9.7 38.9
2004 119 12.1 9.8 40.3
2005 119 10.8 11.0 39.5
2006 112 9.4 11.9 48.2
2007 121 10.1 12.0 40.5
2008 124 11.3 11.0 45.2
2009 125 11.3 11.1 44
2010 129 11.0 11.7 45.7
2011 144 11.0 13.0 46.5
2012 135 9.8 13.7 42.2
2013 155 11.7 13.2 26.5
2014 161 12.8 12.5 36
2015 178 14.0 12.7 24.2
2016 157 11.0 14.2 n/a
2017 158 15.1 10.4 41.8
2018 161 14.9 10.7 46.6
2019 153 16.4 9.3 43.1
2020 156 16.2 9.6 37.2
2021 141 15.2 9.2 n/a
2022 147 14.8 9.9 n/a
2023 128 14.8 8.6 n/a
2024 131 12.1 10.8 43.5

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 Culbertson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 235 18.8 12.5 23.4
1991 166 10.0 16.6 28.9
1992 192 10.0 19.2 32.3
1993 186 14.9 12.5 32.3
1994 164 11.6 14.1 39
1995 150 10.5 14.3 35.3
1996 150 10.5 14.3 35.3
1997 144 11.5 12.5 36.1
1998 130 12.0 10.8 33.1
1999 132 11.9 11.1 41.7
2000 145 12.5 11.6 42.1
2001 137 13.7 10.0 38.7
2002 126 13.0 9.7 38.9
2003 126 13.0 9.7 38.9
2004 119 12.1 9.8 40.3
2005 119 10.8 11.0 39.5
2006 112 9.4 11.9 48.2
2007 121 10.1 12.0 40.5
2008 124 11.3 11.0 45.2
2009 125 11.3 11.1 44
2010 129 11.0 11.7 45.7
2011 144 11.0 13.0 46.5
2012 135 9.8 13.7 42.2
2013 155 11.7 13.2 26.5
2014 161 12.8 12.5 36
2015 178 14.0 12.7 24.2
2016 157 11.0 14.2 n/a
2017 158 15.1 10.4 41.8
2018 161 14.9 10.7 46.6
2019 153 16.4 9.3 43.1
2020 156 16.2 9.6 37.2
2021 141 15.2 9.2 n/a
2022 147 14.8 9.9 n/a
2023 128 14.8 8.6 n/a
2024 131 12.1 10.8 43.5

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 Culbertson School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $16,352
2022 $15,551
2023 $19,571

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Culbertson 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 Students153128
 16.3%
African American00
American Indian4233
 21.4%
Asian00
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White9974
 25.3%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Culbertson School

Culbertson School ranks 225th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Culbertson School are 60% White, 21% American Indian, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 131 students attended Culbertson School.

Students who attend Culbertson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Culbertson Junior High


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