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East Glacier Park School

Summary:

East Glacier Park School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in East Glacier Park, Montana, with a student population of just 63 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a high percentage of Native American students, ranging from 85.19% to 89.66% over the past three school years.

Despite its small size, East Glacier Park School faces significant challenges. It consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Montana, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science that are significantly below the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 300th out of 332 schools in the state. The nearby schools, such as Kw-Vc Elementary, Browning Elementary, and Napi School, also have low academic performance and serve predominantly Native American student populations, suggesting that the challenges faced by East Glacier Park School may be reflective of broader educational disparities in the region.

The high percentage of Native American students, small school size, and high student-teacher ratio at East Glacier Park School may contribute to its low academic performance. Addressing these factors, along with providing targeted support and resources, and implementing culturally responsive teaching practices and curriculum, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at the school and in the surrounding Browning Elementary district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 125 Washington St
       E Glacier Park, MT  59434

(406) 226-5543

District: East Glacier Park Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,907 Help


Students who attend East Glacier Park School usually attend:

High:    Browning High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
85.7%
White:
14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Glacier Park School ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (85.7%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Glacier Park School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Glacier Park School is $21,907.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Glacier Park School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Glacier Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks East Glacier Park Elementary 271st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Glacier Park School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.83 324th 356 9.0%
2022 15.11 296th 329 10.0%
2023 13.00 300th 332 9.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Open Quote Very caring environment where the kids come first. Excellent Reading program. Superb staff. My kids love to go to school and feel like they are a part of something special! Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Glacier Park 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 55 55
1991 29 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 63
1992 31 1 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 63
1993 34 0 0 1 39 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 22 0 5 0 44 n/a n/a 0 71
1995 25 0 1 0 62 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 25 0 1 0 62 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 32 0 1 0 56 n/a n/a 0 89
1998 24 0 1 0 65 n/a n/a 0 90
1999 17 0 1 0 68 n/a n/a 0 86
2000 13 0 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 76
2001 6 0 0 0 52 n/a n/a 0 58
2002 9 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 46
2003 9 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 46
2004 13 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 39
2005 6 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 32
2006 4 0 0 0 24 n/a n/a 0 28
2007 5 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 6 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 34
2009 6 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 6 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 42
2011 3 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 40
2012 10 0 0 1 30 2 1 0 44
2013 7 0 0 1 28 0 0 0 36
2014 9 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 37
2015 11 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 48
2016 9 0 0 0 41 0 0 0 50
2017 9 0 0 1 50 0 0 0 60
2018 7 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 72
2019 7 0 0 1 49 0 0 0 57
2020 6 0 0 1 50 0 0 0 57
2021 6 0 0 2 46 0 0 0 54
2022 6 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 58
2023 9 0 0 0 54 0 0 0 63

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 East Glacier Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 55 4.5 12.2 43.6
1991 63 3.5 18.0 44.4
1992 63 3.8 16.5 49.2
1993 74 5.7 13.0 44.6
1994 71 5.5 12.9 45.1
1995 88 6.0 14.7 54.5
1996 88 6.0 14.7 54.5
1997 89 6.5 13.7 61.8
1998 90 7.0 12.9 66.7
1999 86 6.0 14.3 80.2
2000 76 7.2 10.6 78.9
2001 58 7.0 8.3 74.1
2002 46 4.2 11.0 80.4
2003 46 4.2 11.0 80.4
2004 39 4.3 9.1 82.1
2005 32 3.6 8.9 81.3
2006 28 4.6 6.1 85.7
2007 35 4.6 7.6 77.1
2008 34 4.0 8.5 61.8
2009 39 3.8 10.3 59
2010 42 3.9 10.7 78.6
2011 40 3.7 10.6 87.5
2012 44 3.5 12.5 61.4
2013 36 3.0 11.8 69.4
2014 37 3.0 12.1 51.4
2015 48 3.0 16.0 100
2016 50 3.0 16.6 100
2017 60 3.7 16.0 100
2018 72 5.7 12.5 100
2019 57 4.2 13.4 47.4
2020 57 3.3 16.8 75.4
2021 54 5.0 10.8 n/a
2022 58 5.2 11.0 n/a
2023 63 4.5 13.9 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 East Glacier Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 55 4.5 12.2 43.6
1991 63 3.5 18.0 44.4
1992 63 3.8 16.5 49.2
1993 74 5.7 13.0 44.6
1994 71 5.5 12.9 45.1
1995 88 6.0 14.7 54.5
1996 88 6.0 14.7 54.5
1997 89 6.5 13.7 61.8
1998 90 7.0 12.9 66.7
1999 86 6.0 14.3 80.2
2000 76 7.2 10.6 78.9
2001 58 7.0 8.3 74.1
2002 46 4.2 11.0 80.4
2003 46 4.2 11.0 80.4
2004 39 4.3 9.1 82.1
2005 32 3.6 8.9 81.3
2006 28 4.6 6.1 85.7
2007 35 4.6 7.6 77.1
2008 34 4.0 8.5 61.8
2009 39 3.8 10.3 59
2010 42 3.9 10.7 78.6
2011 40 3.7 10.6 87.5
2012 44 3.5 12.5 61.4
2013 36 3.0 11.8 69.4
2014 37 3.0 12.1 51.4
2015 48 3.0 16.0 100
2016 50 3.0 16.6 100
2017 60 3.7 16.0 100
2018 72 5.7 12.5 100
2019 57 4.2 13.4 47.4
2020 57 3.3 16.8 75.4
2021 54 5.0 10.8 n/a
2022 58 5.2 11.0 n/a
2023 63 4.5 13.9 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 East Glacier Park School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $18,047
2022 $19,274
2023 $21,907

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Glacier Park 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 Students5763
 10.5%
African American00
American Indian4954
 10.2%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White79
 28.6%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Glacier Park School

In the 2022-23 school year, 63 students attended East Glacier Park School.

East Glacier Park School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Montana elementary schools.

Students who attend East Glacier Park School usually go on to attend:

High : Browning High School

Students at East Glacier Park School are 86% American Indian, 14% White.


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