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Golden Ridge School

Summary:

Golden Ridge School is a small elementary school in Fairfield, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of just 44 students. The school stands out for its 100% white student population, which is significantly less diverse than the nearby Fairfield Elementary School and Greenfield School, which have student bodies that are 90-95% white.

Despite its small size, Golden Ridge School has experienced a decline in performance in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 104 out of 356 schools in 2020-2021 to 243 out of 332 schools in 2022-2023, and its proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby high-performing schools. For example, in 2022-2023, Golden Ridge School's mathematics proficiency rate was just 33.33%, compared to 60% at Fairfield Elementary and 55.26% at Greenfield School.

The contrast between Golden Ridge School and the nearby high-performing schools, such as Greenfield School and Fairfield Elementary School, which consistently rank in the top 30-60 schools in the state, highlights the potential for improvement at Golden Ridge School. Understanding the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for Golden Ridge School to enhance its own educational outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1374 Hiway 408
       Fairfield, MT  59436

(406) 467-2010

District: Golden Ridge Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,812 Help


Students who attend Golden Ridge School usually attend:

High:    Fairfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  1.7 Help
Number of students:  7

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Ridge School ranks worse than 73.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.05. (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 Golden Ridge School is 1.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Ridge School is $13,812.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Golden Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Ridge Elementary 226th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Ridge School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 11.34 266th 287 7.3%
2021 72.93 104th 356 70.8%
2022 44.06 222nd 329 32.5%
2023 35.05 243rd 332 26.8%
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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 Golden Ridge 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 33 33
1991 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1992 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1993 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1994 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1995 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1996 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1997 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1998 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1999 39 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 41
2000 33 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2001 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2002 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2003 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2004 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2005 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2006 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2008 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2009 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2010 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2011 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40
2012 33 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 35
2013 37 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 39
2014 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2015 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40
2016 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2017 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
2018 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36
2019 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2020 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
2021 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41
2022 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
2023 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44
2024 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

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 Golden Ridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 33 2.5 13.2 21.2
1991 32 2.0 16.0 25
1992 30 1.0 30.0 23.3
1993 24 3.0 8.0 20.8
1994 51 4.0 12.8 17.6
1995 44 5.0 8.8 15.9
1996 44 5.0 8.8 15.9
1997 36 4.0 9.0 11.1
1998 41 4.0 10.3 12.2
1999 41 4.0 10.3 22
2000 33 4.0 8.3 15.2
2001 35 4.0 8.8 17.1
2002 23 4.0 5.8 17.4
2003 23 4.0 5.8 17.4
2004 30 4.0 7.5 10
2005 40 4.0 10.0 20
2006 47 4.0 11.8 8.5
2007 45 5.0 9.0 n/a
2008 45 5.0 9.0 11.1
2009 47 5.0 9.4 6.4
2010 42 5.0 8.4 4.8
2011 40 4.0 10.0 0
2012 35 4.0 8.7 8.6
2013 39 4.0 9.7 7.7
2014 35 4.0 8.7 0
2015 40 4.0 10.0 7.5
2016 38 4.0 9.5 0
2017 36 4.0 9.0 8.3
2018 36 5.0 7.2 0
2019 34 4.0 8.5 8.8
2020 37 4.0 9.2 91.9
2021 41 4.0 10.2 n/a
2022 45 3.0 15.0 n/a
2023 44 4.0 11.0 n/a
2024 7 4.0 1.7 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 Golden Ridge School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 33 2.5 13.2 21.2
1991 32 2.0 16.0 25
1992 30 1.0 30.0 23.3
1993 24 3.0 8.0 20.8
1994 51 4.0 12.8 17.6
1995 44 5.0 8.8 15.9
1996 44 5.0 8.8 15.9
1997 36 4.0 9.0 11.1
1998 41 4.0 10.3 12.2
1999 41 4.0 10.3 22
2000 33 4.0 8.3 15.2
2001 35 4.0 8.8 17.1
2002 23 4.0 5.8 17.4
2003 23 4.0 5.8 17.4
2004 30 4.0 7.5 10
2005 40 4.0 10.0 20
2006 47 4.0 11.8 8.5
2007 45 5.0 9.0 n/a
2008 45 5.0 9.0 11.1
2009 47 5.0 9.4 6.4
2010 42 5.0 8.4 4.8
2011 40 4.0 10.0 0
2012 35 4.0 8.7 8.6
2013 39 4.0 9.7 7.7
2014 35 4.0 8.7 0
2015 40 4.0 10.0 7.5
2016 38 4.0 9.5 0
2017 36 4.0 9.0 8.3
2018 36 5.0 7.2 0
2019 34 4.0 8.5 8.8
2020 37 4.0 9.2 91.9
2021 41 4.0 10.2 n/a
2022 45 3.0 15.0 n/a
2023 44 4.0 11.0 n/a
2024 7 4.0 1.7 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 Golden Ridge School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,767
2021 $12,090
2022 $11,897
2023 $13,812

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Ridge 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 Students3444
 29.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White3444
 29.4%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Ridge School

Students who attend Golden Ridge School usually go on to attend:

High : Fairfield High School

Students at Golden Ridge School are 100% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 7 students attended Golden Ridge School.

Golden Ridge School ranks 243rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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