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Fort Benton School

Summary:

Fort Benton School is an elementary school in Fort Benton, Montana, serving 195 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Fort Benton Elementary District, which is ranked 28 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Benton School has consistently outperformed the state average on Montana assessments, with proficiency rates of 60.44% in math, 58.24% in reading, and 43.48% in science, compared to state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. While the student population is predominantly white (83.08%), the school has a more diverse racial makeup than the nearby Highwood School, which has a 96.43% white student population. Additionally, Fort Benton School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16.1 over the past three years, lower than the 10.7 ratio at Highwood School.

Fort Benton School has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Montana over the past decade. However, the school has seen a decrease in the percentage of non-white students, from 9.66% in 2020-2021 to 16.92% in 2022-2023, which may warrant further investigation. The higher student-teacher ratio at Fort Benton School compared to Highwood School may also suggest differences in funding or resource allocation between the two districts, an area for potential further analysis.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1406 Franklin
       Fort Benton, MT  59442

(406) 622-3761

District: Fort Benton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,110 Help


Students who attend Fort Benton School usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Benton 7-8
High:    Fort Benton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.1%
American Indian:
6.2%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Benton School ranks better than 80.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), American Indian (6.2%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Benton School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Benton School employs 13.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Benton School is $11,110.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fort Benton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Benton Elementary 28th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Benton School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 93.42 8th 217 96.3%
2005 93.62 2nd 218 99.1%
2006 85.54 8th 234 96.6%
2007 76.10 25th 230 89.1%
2008 70.63 49th 194 74.7%
2009 60.80 84th 190 55.8%
2010 77.52 20th 241 91.7%
2011 78.34 26th 247 89.5%
2012 66.43 70th 244 71.3%
2013 74.23 40th 246 83.7%
2015 83.90 41st 287 85.7%
2016 91.22 18th 191 90.6%
2019 97.92 2nd 123 98.4%
2021 93.88 22nd 356 93.8%
2022 88.08 41st 329 87.5%
2023 79.40 66th 332 80.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Fort Benton 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 287 287
1991 274 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 277 0 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 194 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 197
1999 208 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2000 198 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 176 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 161 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2003 161 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2004 158 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 156 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2006 123 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2007 127 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2008 124 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 138 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2010 129 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2011 140 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 148
2012 131 1 1 2 2 0 4 0 141
2013 133 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 139
2014 142 0 1 1 4 0 5 0 153
2015 150 0 1 2 2 0 7 0 162
2016 145 0 1 3 2 0 5 0 156
2017 134 0 1 6 2 0 7 0 150
2018 151 1 1 5 3 0 11 0 172
2019 164 1 1 7 1 0 6 0 180
2020 159 0 0 9 1 0 9 0 178
2021 159 0 0 4 3 0 10 0 176
2022 164 1 0 6 2 0 11 0 184
2023 162 1 1 11 12 0 8 0 195

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 Fort Benton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 287 16.7 17.1 20.9
1991 275 15.6 17.6 21.1
1992 286 15.1 18.9 23.8
1993 281 17.0 16.5 26.7
1994 275 17.0 16.2 29.1
1995 237 17.0 13.9 20.7
1996 237 17.0 13.9 20.7
1997 217 16.9 12.8 33.6
1998 197 15.5 12.7 28.9
1999 210 14.0 15.0 51.4
2000 200 15.4 13.0 41.5
2001 178 14.3 12.4 44.9
2002 165 12.1 13.6 45.5
2003 165 12.1 13.6 45.5
2004 163 11.8 13.8 42.3
2005 160 11.0 14.5 43.8
2006 129 10.2 12.6 47.3
2007 132 9.8 13.5 46.2
2008 131 9.8 13.4 55.7
2009 142 9.9 14.3 52.8
2010 134 11.0 12.1 55.2
2011 148 11.5 12.8 51.4
2012 141 10.8 13.0 39.7
2013 139 10.3 13.4 26.6
2014 153 10.3 14.7 32.7
2015 162 11.0 14.7 36.4
2016 156 11.0 14.1 37.8
2017 150 11.1 13.4 36.7
2018 172 10.5 16.3 48.8
2019 180 11.5 15.6 48.9
2020 178 9.6 18.4 44.9
2021 176 12.0 14.6 n/a
2022 184 11.3 16.1 n/a
2023 195 13.9 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 Fort Benton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 287 16.7 17.1 20.9
1991 275 15.6 17.6 21.1
1992 286 15.1 18.9 23.8
1993 281 17.0 16.5 26.7
1994 275 17.0 16.2 29.1
1995 237 17.0 13.9 20.7
1996 237 17.0 13.9 20.7
1997 217 16.9 12.8 33.6
1998 197 15.5 12.7 28.9
1999 210 14.0 15.0 51.4
2000 200 15.4 13.0 41.5
2001 178 14.3 12.4 44.9
2002 165 12.1 13.6 45.5
2003 165 12.1 13.6 45.5
2004 163 11.8 13.8 42.3
2005 160 11.0 14.5 43.8
2006 129 10.2 12.6 47.3
2007 132 9.8 13.5 46.2
2008 131 9.8 13.4 55.7
2009 142 9.9 14.3 52.8
2010 134 11.0 12.1 55.2
2011 148 11.5 12.8 51.4
2012 141 10.8 13.0 39.7
2013 139 10.3 13.4 26.6
2014 153 10.3 14.7 32.7
2015 162 11.0 14.7 36.4
2016 156 11.0 14.1 37.8
2017 150 11.1 13.4 36.7
2018 172 10.5 16.3 48.8
2019 180 11.5 15.6 48.9
2020 178 9.6 18.4 44.9
2021 176 12.0 14.6 n/a
2022 184 11.3 16.1 n/a
2023 195 13.9 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 Fort Benton School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $10,242
2022 $10,183
2023 $11,110

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Benton 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 2nd of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 332 Elementary schools
 18.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students180195
 8.3%
African American11
American Indian112
 1100%
Asian11
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White164162
 1.2%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Benton School

Fort Benton School ranks 66th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Fort Benton School.

Students who attend Fort Benton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Benton 7-8
High : Fort Benton High School

Students at Fort Benton School are 83% White, 6% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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