Elliston School

Q: Is Elliston School a good school?

Elliston School ranks 228 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elliston School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Elliston, Montana, with just 19 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.5.

While Elliston School's small size allows for individualized attention, its academic performance, as measured by state test proficiency rates, lags behind the state averages and nearby high-performing schools like Jefferson School and Trinity School. In 2022-2023, only 30.77% of Elliston students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and the reading proficiency rate was 38.46%, compared to the state average of 46.03%. Elliston School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2nd out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 228th out of 332 in 2022-2023, with a current 2-star rating from SchoolDigger placing it in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools.

The data suggests that Elliston School's declining academic performance, which has dropped from a high of 57.14% proficient or better in reading in 2021-2022 to 38.46% in 2022-2023, may be influenced by its small size, limited resources, and lack of diversity, with a 100% White student population compared to the more diverse surrounding schools in the Helena Elementary, Trinity Elementary, and other nearby districts. Further investigation into the root causes of these trends and potential strategies for improvement could be valuable for the school and the broader community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728

(406) 492-7676

District: Elliston Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,265

Students who attend Elliston School usually attend:

High:

Powell County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 23

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elliston School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elliston School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Elliston School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elliston School is $14,265.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Elliston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elliston Elementary 208^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elliston School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2015	99.71	2^nd	287	99.3%
2021	39.31	250^th	356	29.8%
2022	59.09	151^st	329	54.1%
2023	39.12	228^th	332	31.3%

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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 Elliston 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	21	21
1991	22	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
1992	25	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	27
1993	36	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
1994	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
1995	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1996	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1997	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1998	30	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
1999	38	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2000	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2001	40	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2002	49	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	54
2003	49	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	54
2004	44	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2005	36	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2006	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
2007	37	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
2008	36	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	36
2009	31	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
2010	26	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2011	16	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	17
2012	15	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	16
2013	13	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	14
2014	10	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	11
2015	12	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	15
2016	12	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	13
2017	11	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	12
2018	12	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	14
2019	13	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	16
2020	16	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	18
2021	17	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	18
2022	18	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	19
2023	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	19
2024	21	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	23

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 Elliston School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	21	2.0	10.5	19
1991	22	2.0	11.0	22.7
1992	27	2.0	13.5	22.2
1993	37	3.0	12.3	29.7
1994	37	3.0	12.3	21.6
1995	31	3.0	10.3	16.1
1996	31	3.0	10.3	16.1
1997	31	3.0	10.3	35.5
1998	30	3.0	10.0	33.3
1999	38	3.0	12.7	57.9
2000	42	3.0	14.0	50
2001	40	3.0	13.3	62.5
2002	54	4.0	13.5	0
2003	54	4.0	13.5	0
2004	49	4.0	12.3	75.5
2005	40	4.0	10.0	62.5
2006	37	4.0	9.3	45.9
2007	37	4.0	9.3	37.8
2008	36	3.0	12.0	61.1
2009	31	3.0	10.3	61.3
2010	26	3.0	8.6	69.2
2011	17	3.0	5.6	52.9
2012	16	3.0	5.3	62.5
2013	14	3.0	4.6	57.1
2014	11	2.0	5.5	45.5
2015	15	2.0	7.5	60
2016	13	2.0	6.5	69.2
2017	12	2.0	6.0	75
2018	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2019	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2020	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2021	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
2022	19	2.0	9.5	n/a
2023	19	2.0	9.5	n/a
2024	23	2.0	11.5	60.9

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 Elliston School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	21	2.0	10.5	19
1991	22	2.0	11.0	22.7
1992	27	2.0	13.5	22.2
1993	37	3.0	12.3	29.7
1994	37	3.0	12.3	21.6
1995	31	3.0	10.3	16.1
1996	31	3.0	10.3	16.1
1997	31	3.0	10.3	35.5
1998	30	3.0	10.0	33.3
1999	38	3.0	12.7	57.9
2000	42	3.0	14.0	50
2001	40	3.0	13.3	62.5
2002	54	4.0	13.5	0
2003	54	4.0	13.5	0
2004	49	4.0	12.3	75.5
2005	40	4.0	10.0	62.5
2006	37	4.0	9.3	45.9
2007	37	4.0	9.3	37.8
2008	36	3.0	12.0	61.1
2009	31	3.0	10.3	61.3
2010	26	3.0	8.6	69.2
2011	17	3.0	5.6	52.9
2012	16	3.0	5.3	62.5
2013	14	3.0	4.6	57.1
2014	11	2.0	5.5	45.5
2015	15	2.0	7.5	60
2016	13	2.0	6.5	69.2
2017	12	2.0	6.0	75
2018	14	2.0	7.0	78.6
2019	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2020	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2021	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
2022	19	2.0	9.5	n/a
2023	19	2.0	9.5	n/a
2024	23	2.0	11.5	60.9

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 Elliston School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$15,419
2022	$16,957
2023	$14,265

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elliston School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	16	19	18.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	19	46.2%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Elliston 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
Elliston School	Public	PK, KG-8	205 W Main St	Elliston	59728	Powell County	Elliston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 492-7676	23	2	11.5	60.9%	21 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.1	228^th of 332 public elementary schools	31.3%		59.1	151^st of 329 public elementary schools	54.1%	77	30.8	38.5		$14,265
Avon School	Public	PK, KG-8	603 Main Street E.	Avon	59713	Powell County	Avon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 492-6191	27	3	9.0		27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.2	11^th of 332 public elementary schools	96.7%		98.9	3^rd of 329 public elementary schools	99.1%	8	60.0	80.0		$10,261
Kessler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Choteau Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1700	248	17	14.3	21.0%	208 (83.9%)	4 (1.6%)	25 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	42.4	216^th of 332 public elementary schools	34.9%		55.6	171^st of 329 public elementary schools	48.0%	45	27.6	36.2	40.5	$13,004
Garrison School	Public	PK, KG-6	33 School House Rd	Garrison	59731	Powell County	Garrison Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 846-1043	17	1	17.0		10 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (41.2%)								(n/a)				$13,662
O D Speer School	Public	PK, KG-6	444 Montana Avenue	Deer Lodge	59722	Powell County	Deer Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 846-2268	326	24	13.4	62.0%	284 (87.1%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.5%)	38.1	231^st of 332 public elementary schools	30.4%		57.7	161^st of 329 public elementary schools	51.1%	70	25.9	35.5	37.1	$12,451
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Madison Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1370	210	14	15.0	12.9%	174 (82.9%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	65.8	120^th of 332 public elementary schools	63.9%		70.4	116^th of 329 public elementary schools	64.7%	4	49.5	52.7	35.7	$13,655
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Hollins	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1130	247	17	14.8	44.5%	203 (82.2%)	4 (1.6%)	21 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	58.2	152^nd of 332 public elementary schools	54.2%		34.7	253^rd of 329 public elementary schools	23.1%	101	33.9	45.5	46.9	$14,023
Trinity School	Public	PK, KG-8	7435 Duffy Lane	Canyon Creek	59633	Lewis and Clark County	Trinity Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 368-2230	41	3	13.2		39 (95.1%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.2	17^th of 332 public elementary schools	94.9%		90.7	25^th of 329 public elementary schools	92.4%	8	75.0	66.7		$11,123
Four Georgians School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Custer Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1300	459	27	17.0	18.3%	389 (84.7%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.4%)	6 (1.3%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	81.8	56^th of 332 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.1	88^th of 329 public elementary schools	73.3%	32	47.7	56.7	60.3	$12,106
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	247	14	17.5	11.3%	214 (86.6%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	97.3	5^th of 332 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.2	6^th of 329 public elementary schools	98.2%	1	67.4	77.0	72.1	$13,437

Frequently Asked Questions about Elliston School

How many students attend Elliston School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Elliston School.

Is Elliston School a good school?

Elliston School ranks 228^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Elliston School?

Students at Elliston School are 91% White, 9% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Elliston School attend?

Students who attend Elliston School usually go on to attend:

High : Powell County High School

What district is Elliston School in?

Elliston Elementary

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