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Fortine School

Summary:

Fortine School is a small elementary school in Fortine, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 58 students. Despite its small size, the school has faced significant challenges in recent years, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools.

One of the key differentiating factors of Fortine School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.38%) compared to the nearby Eureka Elementary School (86.21%) and the state average. However, this lack of diversity is accompanied by poor academic performance, with Fortine students scoring significantly lower on state tests than their peers at Eureka Elementary and the state as a whole. In 2022-2023, only 14.89% of Fortine students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 36.59% statewide and 58.04% at Eureka Elementary. Similarly, Fortine's reading proficiency rate of 40.43% lags behind the state average of 46.03% and Eureka Elementary's 47.32%.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, which could be an advantage, Fortine School's performance has steadily declined over the years, from ranking 194 out of 194 Montana elementary schools in 2007-2008 to 237 out of 332 in 2022-2023. This disparity in educational outcomes is further highlighted by the strong performance of the nearby Eureka Elementary School, which is just 10.66 miles away. The lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates at Fortine School also makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing the school's performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 358 Meadow Creek Rd.
       Fortine, MT  59918

(406) 882-4531

District: Fortine Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,632 Help


Students who attend Fortine School usually attend:

Middle:    Fortine 7-8
High:    Lincoln County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  58

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
American Indian:
3.4%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fortine School ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), American Indian (3.4%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fortine School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fortine School is $14,632.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fortine Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fortine Elementary 183rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fortine School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 0.71 194th 194 0.0%
2015 28.51 220th 287 23.3%
2021 24.60 286th 356 19.7%
2022 41.94 232nd 329 29.5%
2023 36.60 237th 332 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fortine 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 74 74
1991 66 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1992 78 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 79
1993 79 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1994 80 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 81
1995 89 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1996 89 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1997 86 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1998 93 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1999 86 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2000 67 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 71
2001 68 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2002 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2003 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2004 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2005 47 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2006 50 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2007 50 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 55 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2009 55 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2010 57 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 59
2011 64 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 69
2012 55 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 58
2013 50 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 52
2014 46 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 53
2015 61 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 68
2016 54 2 2 1 3 0 1 0 63
2017 71 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 76
2018 70 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 75
2019 64 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 72
2020 72 1 3 2 5 0 1 0 84
2021 44 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 51
2022 60 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 62
2023 53 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 58

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 Fortine School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 74 4.0 18.5 n/a
1991 67 4.0 16.7 0
1992 79 3.9 20.2 n/a
1993 82 4.4 18.6 0
1994 81 5.1 15.9 22.2
1995 92 5.6 16.4 38
1996 92 5.6 16.4 38
1997 87 5.5 15.8 35.6
1998 96 5.5 17.5 0
1999 89 5.4 16.5 47.2
2000 71 5.1 13.9 43.7
2001 70 5.0 14.0 64.3
2002 51 5.0 10.2 72.5
2003 51 5.0 10.2 72.5
2004 47 4.5 10.4 57.4
2005 48 4.5 10.7 75
2006 50 4.5 11.1 64
2007 52 4.5 11.6 59.6
2008 57 4.5 12.7 63.2
2009 57 4.5 12.7 70.2
2010 59 4.5 13.1 50.8
2011 69 5.5 12.5 36.2
2012 58 4.7 12.2 65.5
2013 52 4.7 10.9 65.4
2014 53 5.0 10.6 58.5
2015 68 5.0 13.6 33.8
2016 63 4.0 15.7 100
2017 76 4.7 16.0 100
2018 75 5.7 13.0 100
2019 72 6.7 10.6 41.7
2020 84 6.7 12.4 3.6
2021 51 6.7 7.5 n/a
2022 62 6.0 10.3 n/a
2023 58 5.1 11.3 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 Fortine School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 74 4.0 18.5 n/a
1991 67 4.0 16.7 0
1992 79 3.9 20.2 n/a
1993 82 4.4 18.6 0
1994 81 5.1 15.9 22.2
1995 92 5.6 16.4 38
1996 92 5.6 16.4 38
1997 87 5.5 15.8 35.6
1998 96 5.5 17.5 0
1999 89 5.4 16.5 47.2
2000 71 5.1 13.9 43.7
2001 70 5.0 14.0 64.3
2002 51 5.0 10.2 72.5
2003 51 5.0 10.2 72.5
2004 47 4.5 10.4 57.4
2005 48 4.5 10.7 75
2006 50 4.5 11.1 64
2007 52 4.5 11.6 59.6
2008 57 4.5 12.7 63.2
2009 57 4.5 12.7 70.2
2010 59 4.5 13.1 50.8
2011 69 5.5 12.5 36.2
2012 58 4.7 12.2 65.5
2013 52 4.7 10.9 65.4
2014 53 5.0 10.6 58.5
2015 68 5.0 13.6 33.8
2016 63 4.0 15.7 100
2017 76 4.7 16.0 100
2018 75 5.7 13.0 100
2019 72 6.7 10.6 41.7
2020 84 6.7 12.4 3.6
2021 51 6.7 7.5 n/a
2022 62 6.0 10.3 n/a
2023 58 5.1 11.3 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 Fortine School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $16,006
2022 $14,648
2023 $14,632

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fortine 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 Students7258
 19.4%
African American01
American Indian52
 60%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White6453
 17.2%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fortine School

Fortine School ranks 237th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Fortine School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fortine 7-8
High : Lincoln County High School

Students at Fortine School are 91% White, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 58 students attended Fortine School.


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