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Irle Elementary School

Summary:

Irle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glasgow, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 358 students. The school is part of the Glasgow K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 189 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Irle Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (77.65%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Native American students (9.78%). Academically, the school's performance on Montana State Tests is generally lower than the state average, with proficiency rates of 41.77% in Mathematics, 31.65% in Reading, and 24.19% in Science, compared to state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 233 out of 332 schools in 2022-2023 and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the racial diversity at Irle Elementary School has declined over the past three years, with the percentage of White students increasing and the percentage of Native American students decreasing. The school's academic performance has also been inconsistent, with its Mathematics proficiency rate increasing but its Reading proficiency rate decreasing during the same period. In comparison, a nearby school, Nashua School, has significantly lower academic performance than Irle Elementary, but a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.5 compared to Irle's 13.2.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 825 8th North
       Glasgow, MT  59230

(406) 228-2419

District: Glasgow K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,683 Help


Students who attend Irle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Glasgow Middle School
High:    Glasgow High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
American Indian:
9.9%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Irle Elementary School ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), American Indian (9.9%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irle Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irle Elementary School is $11,683.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Glasgow K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Glasgow K-12 Schools 189th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Irle Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 52.71 139th 244 43.0%
2015 20.49 242nd 287 15.7%
2016 10.01 178th 191 6.8%
2017 18.56 99th 109 9.2%
2018 24.34 98th 116 15.5%
2019 16.72 110th 123 10.6%
2021 44.90 230th 356 35.4%
2022 42.49 230th 329 30.1%
2023 37.85 233rd 332 29.8%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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 Irle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 264 2 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 274
1996 264 2 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 274
1997 259 3 0 2 10 n/a n/a 0 274
1998 267 2 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 251 3 2 1 13 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 269 0 1 2 12 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 241 1 1 2 16 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 280 4 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 280 4 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 227 1 2 3 16 n/a n/a 0 249
2005 224 1 1 7 16 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 215 1 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 222 6 3 5 12 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 210 6 2 5 16 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 211 4 2 3 19 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 224 4 4 3 17 n/a n/a 0 252
2011 225 1 0 5 15 0 10 0 256
2012 216 4 2 3 19 0 11 0 255
2013 213 1 2 3 16 0 12 0 247
2014 226 1 3 2 18 0 16 0 266
2015 213 0 4 4 20 0 17 0 258
2016 319 0 4 9 28 0 18 0 378
2017 338 2 4 8 25 0 23 0 400
2018 337 4 2 5 23 0 25 0 396
2019 316 2 2 6 27 0 24 0 377
2020 282 2 2 8 25 0 25 0 344
2021 275 2 0 6 31 0 28 0 342
2022 301 3 0 5 33 0 37 0 379
2023 278 4 0 4 35 0 37 0 358
2024 294 2 0 8 37 0 34 0 375

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 Irle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 274 17.6 15.6 14.2
1996 274 17.6 15.6 14.2
1997 274 16.4 16.7 15.7
1998 278 17.4 16.0 23.7
1999 270 17.4 15.5 29.6
2000 284 18.4 15.4 26.1
2001 261 18.5 14.1 28.4
2002 301 19.5 15.4 28.2
2003 301 19.5 15.4 28.2
2004 249 16.5 15.1 44.6
2005 249 18.0 13.8 47.8
2006 233 17.8 13.1 39.9
2007 248 17.0 14.6 45.2
2008 239 19.5 12.3 50.6
2009 239 20.1 11.9 48.5
2010 252 21.5 11.7 46
2011 256 20.5 12.4 43.8
2012 255 20.5 12.4 42.4
2013 247 20.5 12.0 42.9
2014 266 20.5 12.9 45.1
2015 258 20.0 12.9 42.2
2016 378 30.0 12.6 43.4
2017 400 29.0 13.7 42.3
2018 396 28.7 13.7 41.9
2019 377 27.5 13.7 43
2020 344 27.0 12.7 41.3
2021 342 28.2 12.1 n/a
2022 379 27.0 14.0 n/a
2023 358 27.0 13.2 n/a
2024 375 27.3 13.7 50.4

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 Irle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 274 17.6 15.6 14.2
1996 274 17.6 15.6 14.2
1997 274 16.4 16.7 15.7
1998 278 17.4 16.0 23.7
1999 270 17.4 15.5 29.6
2000 284 18.4 15.4 26.1
2001 261 18.5 14.1 28.4
2002 301 19.5 15.4 28.2
2003 301 19.5 15.4 28.2
2004 249 16.5 15.1 44.6
2005 249 18.0 13.8 47.8
2006 233 17.8 13.1 39.9
2007 248 17.0 14.6 45.2
2008 239 19.5 12.3 50.6
2009 239 20.1 11.9 48.5
2010 252 21.5 11.7 46
2011 256 20.5 12.4 43.8
2012 255 20.5 12.4 42.4
2013 247 20.5 12.0 42.9
2014 266 20.5 12.9 45.1
2015 258 20.0 12.9 42.2
2016 378 30.0 12.6 43.4
2017 400 29.0 13.7 42.3
2018 396 28.7 13.7 41.9
2019 377 27.5 13.7 43
2020 344 27.0 12.7 41.3
2021 342 28.2 12.1 n/a
2022 379 27.0 14.0 n/a
2023 358 27.0 13.2 n/a
2024 375 27.3 13.7 50.4

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 Irle Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,783
2021 $12,817
2022 $11,002
2023 $11,682

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Irle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 233rd of 332 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377358
 5%
African American24
 100%
American Indian2735
 29.6%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White316278
 12%
Two or More Races2437
 54.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Irle Elementary School

Students at Irle Elementary School are 78% White, 10% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Irle Elementary School.

Students who attend Irle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glasgow Middle School
High : Glasgow High School

Irle Elementary School ranks 233rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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