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Gildford Colony School

Summary:

Gildford Colony School is a small public elementary school in Gildford, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 15 students. Despite its tiny size, the school consistently outperforms the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency, placing it among the top 65 elementary schools in Montana.

Gildford Colony School's academic success may be attributed to its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7 to 7.5 students per teacher over the past three years. This is significantly lower than nearby schools like North Star School (10.9 students per teacher) and Cottonwood School (12.5 students per teacher), which may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's complete lack of racial diversity, with a 100% white student population, is in contrast to the more diverse student bodies of its neighbors and may raise questions about inclusiveness.

While Gildford Colony School's academic performance is impressive, it is interesting to compare it to nearby schools like North Star School and Cottonwood School, which have larger student populations and more diverse student bodies, yet still lag behind Gildford Colony School in certain areas. This suggests that the small, homogeneous nature of Gildford Colony School may be a key factor in its academic success, though the school's inclusiveness and ability to prepare students for a diverse world should also be considered.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 21719 Road 160 N
       Gildford, MT  59525

(406) 376-3249

District: Gildford Colony Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,409 Help


Students who attend Gildford Colony School usually attend:

High:    North Star High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  15

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gildford Colony School ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gildford Colony School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gildford Colony School is $20,409.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gildford Colony Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gildford Colony Elementary 51st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gildford Colony School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.73 72nd 356 79.8%
2022 58.67 156th 329 52.6%
2023 79.62 65th 332 80.4%
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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 Gildford Colony 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 12 12
1991 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
1992 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1993 9 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
1994 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
1995 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
1996 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
1997 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
1998 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
1999 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2000 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 9
2001 9 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
2002 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2003 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2004 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2005 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2006 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2007 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2008 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2009 9 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
2010 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2011 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2012 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2013 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2014 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2015 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2016 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2017 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2018 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2019 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2020 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2021 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2022 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2023 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 Gildford Colony School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 12 1.0 12.0 n/a
1991 12 1.0 12.0 0
1992 11 1.0 11.0 90.9
1993 9 1.0 9.0 0
1994 7 1.0 7.0 0
1995 6 1.0 6.0 0
1996 6 1.0 6.0 0
1997 7 1.0 7.0 85.7
1998 8 1.0 8.0 87.5
1999 7 1.0 7.0 57.1
2000 9 1.0 10.0 70
2001 9 1.0 9.0 66.7
2002 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2003 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2004 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2005 10 1.0 10.0 70
2006 12 1.0 12.0 75
2007 10 1.0 10.0 70
2008 10 1.0 10.0 70
2009 9 1.0 9.0 66.7
2010 10 1.0 10.0 70
2011 12 1.0 12.0 75
2012 10 1.0 10.0 70
2013 12 1.0 12.0 75
2014 14 1.0 14.0 78.6
2015 11 1.0 11.0 63.6
2016 12 2.0 6.0 0
2017 17 2.0 8.5 94.1
2018 18 1.0 18.0 0
2019 16 1.0 16.0 81.3
2020 14 2.0 7.0 21.4
2021 14 2.0 7.0 n/a
2022 16 2.0 8.0 n/a
2023 15 2.0 7.5 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 Gildford Colony School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 12 1.0 12.0 n/a
1991 12 1.0 12.0 0
1992 11 1.0 11.0 90.9
1993 9 1.0 9.0 0
1994 7 1.0 7.0 0
1995 6 1.0 6.0 0
1996 6 1.0 6.0 0
1997 7 1.0 7.0 85.7
1998 8 1.0 8.0 87.5
1999 7 1.0 7.0 57.1
2000 9 1.0 10.0 70
2001 9 1.0 9.0 66.7
2002 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2003 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2004 11 1.0 11.0 72.7
2005 10 1.0 10.0 70
2006 12 1.0 12.0 75
2007 10 1.0 10.0 70
2008 10 1.0 10.0 70
2009 9 1.0 9.0 66.7
2010 10 1.0 10.0 70
2011 12 1.0 12.0 75
2012 10 1.0 10.0 70
2013 12 1.0 12.0 75
2014 14 1.0 14.0 78.6
2015 11 1.0 11.0 63.6
2016 12 2.0 6.0 0
2017 17 2.0 8.5 94.1
2018 18 1.0 18.0 0
2019 16 1.0 16.0 81.3
2020 14 2.0 7.0 21.4
2021 14 2.0 7.0 n/a
2022 16 2.0 8.0 n/a
2023 15 2.0 7.5 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 Gildford Colony School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $26,739
2022 $24,783
2023 $20,409

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gildford Colony School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1615
 6.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1615
 6.3%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gildford Colony School

In the 2022-23 school year, 15 students attended Gildford Colony School.

Students at Gildford Colony School are 100% White.

Students who attend Gildford Colony School usually go on to attend:

High : North Star High School

Gildford Colony School ranks 65th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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