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Lame Deer School

Summary:

Lame Deer School is an elementary school serving grades PK-6 with 293 students, located in the predominantly Native American community of Lame Deer, Montana. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on academic assessments, ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Montana for over a decade.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, Lame Deer School has struggled to translate this investment into improved academic outcomes. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 1.97% of Lame Deer students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. Similarly, 0% of Lame Deer students were proficient or better in mathematics and science, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 243 out of 246 elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 329 out of 332 in 2022-2023, indicating persistent low performance.

In contrast, the nearby Ashland School, which also serves a predominantly Native American student population, has significantly higher academic performance and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Lame Deer School. This suggests that factors beyond just racial composition, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may play a role in student outcomes. Addressing the challenges faced by Lame Deer School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique educational and cultural needs of the community, as well as the effective allocation of resources and the implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 103 Old School Street
       Lame Deer, MT  59043

(406) 477-6305

District: Lame Deer Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
329th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,956 Help


Students who attend Lame Deer School usually attend:

Middle:    Lame Deer 7-8
High:    Lame Deer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
94.9%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lame Deer School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (94.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lame Deer School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Lame Deer School employs 19 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lame Deer School is $19,956.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lame Deer School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lame Deer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lame Deer Elementary 299th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lame Deer School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.47 216th 217 0.5%
2005 0.36 216th 218 0.9%
2006 0.04 234th 234 0.0%
2007 0.01 230th 230 0.0%
2008 3.82 188th 194 3.1%
2009 1.66 187th 190 1.6%
2010 1.05 237th 241 1.7%
2011 0.43 246th 247 0.4%
2012 0.92 238th 244 2.5%
2013 0.35 243rd 246 1.2%
2021 2.31 352nd 356 1.1%
2022 2.52 322nd 329 2.1%
2023 1.61 329th 332 0.9%
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 Lame Deer 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 292 292
1991 0 0 0 0 267 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 1 1 0 2 275 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 3 2 1 5 340 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 1 2 1 0 367 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 1 2 0 0 364 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 1 2 0 0 364 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 0 0 0 0 319 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 1 0 0 0 289 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 0 0 0 0 300 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 3 0 0 0 330 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 0 0 0 0 342 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 3 0 0 0 321 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 3 0 0 0 321 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 3 0 0 0 283 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 2 0 0 0 269 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 3 2 0 0 270 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 2 0 0 0 296 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 1 0 0 1 309 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 0 0 0 0 319 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 1 0 0 0 345 n/a n/a 0 346
2011 0 0 0 6 294 0 8 0 308
2012 0 0 0 8 333 0 7 0 348
2013 1 0 0 11 332 2 7 0 353
2014 0 0 0 18 309 0 7 0 334
2015 1 0 0 15 327 0 10 0 353
2016 1 0 0 13 337 0 9 0 360
2017 0 0 0 15 316 0 4 0 335
2018 0 0 0 13 293 0 3 0 309
2019 0 0 0 11 300 0 4 0 315
2020 0 0 0 10 299 0 3 0 312
2021 0 0 0 5 278 0 4 0 287
2022 0 0 0 6 271 0 3 0 280
2023 0 0 0 8 278 0 7 0 293

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 Lame Deer School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 292 21.1 13.8 91.8
1991 267 14.5 18.4 94.8
1992 279 14.6 19.1 92.1
1993 351 27.6 12.7 84.6
1994 371 22.8 16.3 89.8
1995 367 23.3 15.8 87.7
1996 367 23.3 15.8 87.7
1997 319 19.3 16.5 92.2
1998 290 16.3 17.8 94.8
1999 300 19.1 15.7 95
2000 333 25.0 13.3 97.3
2001 342 30.1 11.4 93
2002 324 31.8 10.2 93.2
2003 324 31.8 10.2 93.2
2004 286 33.0 8.7 89.2
2005 271 25.8 10.5 88.9
2006 275 27.0 10.2 90.9
2007 298 26.0 11.5 99
2008 311 28.1 11.1 87.1
2009 319 28.0 11.4 89.3
2010 346 30.0 11.5 99.1
2011 308 29.0 10.6 99
2012 348 24.0 14.5 99.1
2013 353 29.0 12.1 99.2
2014 334 26.8 12.4 99.1
2015 353 25.0 14.1 100
2016 360 26.0 13.8 100
2017 335 25.0 13.3 100
2018 309 21.3 14.4 100
2019 315 18.3 17.1 91.4
2020 312 20.3 15.3 100
2021 287 18.3 15.6 n/a
2022 280 16.3 17.1 n/a
2023 293 19.0 15.4 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 Lame Deer School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 292 21.1 13.8 91.8
1991 267 14.5 18.4 94.8
1992 279 14.6 19.1 92.1
1993 351 27.6 12.7 84.6
1994 371 22.8 16.3 89.8
1995 367 23.3 15.8 87.7
1996 367 23.3 15.8 87.7
1997 319 19.3 16.5 92.2
1998 290 16.3 17.8 94.8
1999 300 19.1 15.7 95
2000 333 25.0 13.3 97.3
2001 342 30.1 11.4 93
2002 324 31.8 10.2 93.2
2003 324 31.8 10.2 93.2
2004 286 33.0 8.7 89.2
2005 271 25.8 10.5 88.9
2006 275 27.0 10.2 90.9
2007 298 26.0 11.5 99
2008 311 28.1 11.1 87.1
2009 319 28.0 11.4 89.3
2010 346 30.0 11.5 99.1
2011 308 29.0 10.6 99
2012 348 24.0 14.5 99.1
2013 353 29.0 12.1 99.2
2014 334 26.8 12.4 99.1
2015 353 25.0 14.1 100
2016 360 26.0 13.8 100
2017 335 25.0 13.3 100
2018 309 21.3 14.4 100
2019 315 18.3 17.1 91.4
2020 312 20.3 15.3 100
2021 287 18.3 15.6 n/a
2022 280 16.3 17.1 n/a
2023 293 19.0 15.4 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 Lame Deer School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,289
2021 $22,586
2022 $19,747
2023 $19,956

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lame Deer 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 Students315293
 7%
African American00
American Indian300278
 7.3%
Asian00
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races47
 75%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lame Deer School

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Lame Deer School.

Students at Lame Deer School are 95% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Lame Deer School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Montana elementary schools.

Students who attend Lame Deer School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lame Deer 7-8
High : Lame Deer High School


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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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