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Frazer Elementary

Summary:

Frazer Elementary is a small public elementary school in Frazer, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 48 students. What sets this school apart is its unique student population, with 100% of its students identifying as Native American, a stark contrast to the more diverse racial makeups of nearby schools like Southside School and Nashua School.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, Frazer Elementary has consistently struggled with low academic performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading well below the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 6.9% of students were proficient or better in both subjects, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. This persistent underperformance has led to Frazer Elementary being ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Montana, consistently placing in the bottom 10% of schools in the state over the past decade.

The unique challenges faced by Frazer Elementary, including its high percentage of Native American students and low academic performance, may indicate underlying issues related to funding, resources, or support for the school and its community. While nearby schools like Southside School and Nashua School, which also serve high percentages of Native American students, have higher academic performance and better school rankings, the persistent struggles of Frazer Elementary suggest the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 325 6th Street
       Frazer, MT  59225

(406) 695-2241

District: Frazer Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,345 Help


Students who attend Frazer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Frazer 7-8
High:    Frazer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.7 Help
Number of students:  52

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.1%
Two or more races:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frazer Elementary ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frazer Elementary is 5.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frazer Elementary is $36,345.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frazer Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frazer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frazer Elementary 294th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frazer Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 0.53 189th 190 0.5%
2011 6.95 240th 247 2.8%
2012 0.18 242nd 244 0.8%
2013 0.57 242nd 246 1.6%
2021 3.16 346th 356 2.8%
2022 1.78 328th 329 0.3%
2023 3.70 319th 332 3.9%
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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 Frazer Elementary

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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 107 107
1991 1 0 0 0 91 n/a n/a 0 92
1992 0 0 0 0 86 n/a n/a 0 86
1993 0 0 0 0 103 n/a n/a 0 103
1994 0 0 0 0 103 n/a n/a 0 103
1995 0 0 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 94
1996 0 0 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 94
1997 4 0 0 0 74 n/a n/a 0 78
1998 3 0 0 0 80 n/a n/a 0 83
1999 2 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 3 0 0 0 82 n/a n/a 0 85
2001 1 0 0 0 81 n/a n/a 0 82
2002 1 0 0 0 73 n/a n/a 0 74
2003 1 0 0 0 73 n/a n/a 0 74
2004 1 0 0 0 56 n/a n/a 0 57
2005 0 0 0 0 52 n/a n/a 0 52
2006 0 0 0 0 43 n/a n/a 0 43
2007 0 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 37
2008 2 0 0 0 47 n/a n/a 0 49
2009 0 0 0 0 59 n/a n/a 0 59
2010 0 0 0 0 66 n/a n/a 0 66
2011 3 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 68
2012 1 0 0 0 73 0 0 0 74
2013 2 0 0 1 72 0 1 0 76
2014 1 0 0 2 64 0 0 0 67
2015 0 0 0 2 70 0 0 0 72
2016 0 0 0 2 72 0 0 0 74
2017 3 0 0 2 60 0 0 0 65
2018 0 0 0 2 53 0 0 0 55
2019 0 0 0 2 63 0 0 0 65
2020 0 0 0 1 57 0 1 0 59
2021 0 0 0 0 57 0 1 0 58
2022 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0 55
2023 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 48
2024 0 0 0 0 51 0 1 0 52

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 Frazer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 107 15.0 7.1 95.3
1991 92 9.3 9.8 94.6
1992 86 7.0 12.2 94.2
1993 103 10.3 10.0 84.5
1994 103 10.9 9.4 94.2
1995 94 10.1 9.3 94.7
1996 94 10.1 9.3 94.7
1997 78 8.8 8.9 80.8
1998 83 9.8 8.5 94
1999 85 11.3 7.5 87.1
2000 85 10.6 8.0 91.8
2001 82 11.5 7.1 96.3
2002 74 11.8 6.3 95.9
2003 74 11.8 6.3 95.9
2004 57 10.3 5.5 94.7
2005 52 9.8 5.3 94.2
2006 43 10.0 4.3 93
2007 37 9.5 3.9 91.9
2008 49 8.8 5.6 93.9
2009 59 7.8 7.6 94.9
2010 66 8.6 7.6 95.5
2011 68 9.2 7.3 95.6
2012 74 9.2 8.0 95.9
2013 76 7.5 10.0 96.1
2014 67 9.0 7.4 95.5
2015 72 9.0 8.0 100
2016 74 7.0 10.5 100
2017 65 8.2 7.8 100
2018 55 7.4 7.4 100
2019 65 8.1 7.9 70.8
2020 59 8.0 7.3 100
2021 58 8.3 6.9 n/a
2022 55 9.1 6.0 n/a
2023 48 8.9 5.3 n/a
2024 52 9.1 5.7 100

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 Frazer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 107 15.0 7.1 95.3
1991 92 9.3 9.8 94.6
1992 86 7.0 12.2 94.2
1993 103 10.3 10.0 84.5
1994 103 10.9 9.4 94.2
1995 94 10.1 9.3 94.7
1996 94 10.1 9.3 94.7
1997 78 8.8 8.9 80.8
1998 83 9.8 8.5 94
1999 85 11.3 7.5 87.1
2000 85 10.6 8.0 91.8
2001 82 11.5 7.1 96.3
2002 74 11.8 6.3 95.9
2003 74 11.8 6.3 95.9
2004 57 10.3 5.5 94.7
2005 52 9.8 5.3 94.2
2006 43 10.0 4.3 93
2007 37 9.5 3.9 91.9
2008 49 8.8 5.6 93.9
2009 59 7.8 7.6 94.9
2010 66 8.6 7.6 95.5
2011 68 9.2 7.3 95.6
2012 74 9.2 8.0 95.9
2013 76 7.5 10.0 96.1
2014 67 9.0 7.4 95.5
2015 72 9.0 8.0 100
2016 74 7.0 10.5 100
2017 65 8.2 7.8 100
2018 55 7.4 7.4 100
2019 65 8.1 7.9 70.8
2020 59 8.0 7.3 100
2021 58 8.3 6.9 n/a
2022 55 9.1 6.0 n/a
2023 48 8.9 5.3 n/a
2024 52 9.1 5.7 100

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 Frazer Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $32,442
2022 $30,085
2023 $36,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frazer Elementary

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 Students6548
 26.2%
African American00
American Indian6348
 23.8%
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frazer Elementary

Students who attend Frazer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frazer 7-8
High : Frazer High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 52 students attended Frazer Elementary.

Frazer Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Frazer Elementary are 98% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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