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Lodge Pole School

Summary:

Lodge Pole School is an elementary school located in Hays, MT, serving 125 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 276 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state tests, is consistently lower than the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 20.97% in Mathematics, 22.58% in Reading, and 17.65% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. Additionally, Lodge Pole School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 290 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

The school's student-teacher ratio has varied over the years, ranging from 11.9 in 2022-2023 to 16.1 in 2021-2022, which is generally lower than the state average. However, the school's persistent academic challenges and low ranking suggest that it faces significant challenges in providing quality education to its students, which may be influenced by various factors, including potential socioeconomic challenges and staffing or resource constraints.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 197 School Road
       Hays, MT  59527

(406) 673-3120

District: Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,195 Help


Students who attend Lodge Pole School usually attend:

Middle:    Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8
High:    Hays-Lodge Pole High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
97.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lodge Pole School ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (97.6%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lodge Pole School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lodge Pole School is $25,195.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls 276th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lodge Pole School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.26 217th 217 0.0%
2005 3.16 211th 218 3.2%
2006 4.91 227th 234 3.0%
2008 2.70 190th 194 2.1%
2009 4.03 182nd 190 4.2%
2010 0.74 238th 241 1.2%
2011 29.54 201st 247 18.6%
2012 41.05 180th 244 26.2%
2013 1.51 240th 246 2.4%
2015 3.90 282nd 287 1.7%
2021 8.85 332nd 356 6.7%
2022 14.89 298th 329 9.4%
2023 15.47 290th 332 12.7%
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 Lodge Pole School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 0 0 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 94
1994 1 0 0 0 128 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 1 0 0 0 120 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 1 0 0 0 120 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 1 0 0 1 128 n/a n/a 0 130
1998 1 0 0 0 114 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 1 0 0 0 123 n/a n/a 0 124
2000 0 0 0 0 128 n/a n/a 0 128
2001 0 0 0 0 126 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 1 0 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 1 0 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 1 0 0 0 92 n/a n/a 0 93
2005 1 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 88
2006 0 0 0 0 72 n/a n/a 0 72
2007 1 0 0 1 72 n/a n/a 0 74
2008 0 0 0 0 71 n/a n/a 0 71
2009 1 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 45
2010 0 0 0 0 79 n/a n/a 0 79
2011 0 0 0 0 86 0 0 0 86
2012 0 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 83
2013 1 0 0 0 95 0 0 0 96
2014 0 0 0 0 98 0 0 0 98
2015 0 0 0 1 109 0 1 0 111
2016 1 0 0 2 113 0 0 0 116
2017 1 0 0 3 113 0 0 0 117
2018 0 0 0 3 106 0 0 0 109
2019 0 0 0 3 88 0 0 0 91
2020 0 0 0 3 103 0 0 0 106
2021 0 0 0 4 128 0 0 0 132
2022 0 0 0 5 146 0 0 0 151
2023 0 0 0 3 122 0 0 0 125

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 Lodge Pole School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 94 9.2 10.2 88.3
1994 129 10.4 12.4 76
1995 121 6.9 17.5 86.8
1996 121 6.9 17.5 86.8
1997 130 10.4 12.5 72.3
1998 115 8.8 13.1 92.2
1999 124 8.0 15.5 94.4
2000 128 10.9 11.7 94.5
2001 126 10.4 12.1 77
2002 95 13.8 6.9 93.7
2003 95 13.8 6.9 93.7
2004 93 12.3 7.6 95.7
2005 88 11.9 7.4 94.3
2006 72 12.5 5.8 93.1
2007 74 10.3 7.2 94.6
2008 71 8.4 8.5 95.8
2009 45 9.5 4.7 93.3
2010 79 10.5 7.5 96.2
2011 86 9.2 9.2 96.5
2012 83 10.0 8.2 96.4
2013 96 9.5 10.0 96.9
2014 98 10.6 9.2 96.9
2015 111 10.0 11.1 100
2016 116 11.0 10.5 100
2017 117 8.6 13.5 100
2018 109 9.0 12.1 100
2019 91 8.3 10.9 82.4
2020 106 9.2 11.4 100
2021 132 9.1 14.4 n/a
2022 151 9.3 16.1 n/a
2023 125 10.5 11.9 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 Lodge Pole School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 94 9.2 10.2 88.3
1994 129 10.4 12.4 76
1995 121 6.9 17.5 86.8
1996 121 6.9 17.5 86.8
1997 130 10.4 12.5 72.3
1998 115 8.8 13.1 92.2
1999 124 8.0 15.5 94.4
2000 128 10.9 11.7 94.5
2001 126 10.4 12.1 77
2002 95 13.8 6.9 93.7
2003 95 13.8 6.9 93.7
2004 93 12.3 7.6 95.7
2005 88 11.9 7.4 94.3
2006 72 12.5 5.8 93.1
2007 74 10.3 7.2 94.6
2008 71 8.4 8.5 95.8
2009 45 9.5 4.7 93.3
2010 79 10.5 7.5 96.2
2011 86 9.2 9.2 96.5
2012 83 10.0 8.2 96.4
2013 96 9.5 10.0 96.9
2014 98 10.6 9.2 96.9
2015 111 10.0 11.1 100
2016 116 11.0 10.5 100
2017 117 8.6 13.5 100
2018 109 9.0 12.1 100
2019 91 8.3 10.9 82.4
2020 106 9.2 11.4 100
2021 132 9.1 14.4 n/a
2022 151 9.3 16.1 n/a
2023 125 10.5 11.9 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 Lodge Pole School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,904
2021 $21,431
2022 $21,226
2023 $25,195

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lodge Pole 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 Students91125
 37.4%
African American00
American Indian88122
 38.6%
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lodge Pole School

Lodge Pole School ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Lodge Pole School are 98% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Lodge Pole School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8
High : Hays-Lodge Pole High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Lodge Pole School.


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