Fred W Graff School

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Fred W Graff School ranks 247 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Fred W Graff School is an elementary school located in Laurel, Montana, serving grades 3-4 with a student population of 278. The school is part of the Laurel Elementary School District, which is ranked 225 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The academic performance at Fred W Graff School has been mixed, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading lower than the state averages in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance has been better in previous years, reaching as high as 41.36% in mathematics and 38.61% in reading. Compared to nearby schools like Meadowlark School and Arrowhead School, Fred W Graff School has a more homogeneous student population, with 87.05% of students identifying as white. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 247th out of 332 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to as high as 92nd out of 246 in 2012-2013.

One notable factor at Fred W Graff School is the relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.4, compared to nearby schools like West School (12.9) and Park City School (11.1). This high ratio may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, as smaller class sizes can often lead to more personalized attention and support for students.

Detail:

Public 3-4

417 East Sixth St
Laurel, MT 59044

(406) 628-6916

District: Laurel Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
247^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,643

Students who attend Fred W Graff School usually attend:

Middle:	Laurel Middle School
High:	Laurel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fred W Graff School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred W Graff School is 14.4. 1 elementary schools in the Laurel Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fred W Graff School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred W Graff School is $11,643, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Laurel Elementary School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fred W Graff School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Laurel Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Elementary 225^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fred W Graff School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	43.97	136^th	217	37.3%
2005	33.72	167^th	218	23.4%
2006	33.60	191^st	234	18.4%
2007	47.13	143^rd	230	37.8%
2008	45.60	129^th	194	33.5%
2009	38.19	150^th	190	21.1%
2010	51.57	139^th	241	42.3%
2011	55.95	129^th	247	47.8%
2012	56.06	116^th	244	52.5%
2013	61.71	92^nd	246	62.6%
2015	44.21	172^nd	287	40.1%
2016	38.11	126^th	191	34.0%
2017	23.40	95^th	109	12.8%
2018	34.52	82^nd	116	29.3%
2019	20.28	104^th	123	15.4%
2021	53.79	196^th	356	44.9%
2022	53.72	181^st	329	45.0%
2023	34.17	247^th	332	25.6%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fred W Graff 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	310	310
1991	328	0	1	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	347
1992	310	0	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	322
1993	317	0	0	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	331
1994	294	0	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	306
1995	309	0	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	322
1996	309	0	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	322
1997	323	3	0	11	9	n/a	n/a	0	346
1998	310	2	0	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	330
1999	301	4	0	11	11	n/a	n/a	0	327
2000	292	3	1	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	316
2001	290	2	2	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	308
2002	367	0	5	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	391
2003	367	0	5	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	391
2004	419	0	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	435
2005	435	1	2	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	452
2006	445	1	3	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	463
2007	436	0	1	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	454
2008	266	3	0	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	285
2009	253	4	1	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	273
2010	269	4	1	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	290
2011	263	1	0	6	9	1	0	0	280
2012	264	1	2	5	5	1	2	0	280
2013	246	2	2	8	3	0	4	0	265
2014	271	1	0	10	9	2	10	0	303
2015	302	2	1	12	11	2	9	0	339
2016	316	2	1	18	11	0	6	0	354
2017	306	1	1	12	11	1	3	0	335
2018	244	2	2	18	7	0	5	0	278
2019	254	0	2	23	5	0	6	0	290
2020	280	0	1	20	10	0	5	0	316
2021	245	1	0	22	7	0	7	0	282
2022	260	3	1	14	2	0	12	0	292
2023	242	2	1	14	7	0	12	0	278
2024	209	0	0	14	5	0	9	0	237

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 Fred W Graff School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	310	14.3	21.6	13.5
1991	347	14.9	23.2	35.4
1992	322	14.0	23.0	23.3
1993	331	16.0	20.7	21.1
1994	306	14.3	21.4	21.6
1995	322	16.0	20.1	23
1996	322	16.0	20.1	23
1997	346	17.5	19.8	26
1998	330	18.5	17.8	27
1999	327	18.4	17.8	41
2000	316	18.2	17.4	33.5
2001	308	17.2	17.9	32.5
2002	391	23.0	17.0	34.8
2003	391	23.0	17.0	34.8
2004	435	23.0	18.9	29.4
2005	452	24.4	18.5	31.9
2006	463	24.4	19.0	25.9
2007	454	25.2	18.0	28.2
2008	285	17.2	16.6	27.4
2009	273	17.2	15.9	32.2
2010	290	17.0	16.9	38.6
2011	280	16.4	17.0	34.6
2012	280	14.8	18.8	35.7
2013	265	15.5	17.0	36.6
2014	303	13.7	22.0	35.6
2015	339	17.0	19.9	38.1
2016	354	18.0	19.6	33.1
2017	335	17.6	19.0	32.5
2018	278	16.6	16.7	39.9
2019	290	15.3	18.8	42.1
2020	316	16.3	19.3	38.9
2021	282	16.4	17.1	n/a
2022	292	16.4	17.7	n/a
2023	278	15.9	17.4	n/a
2024	237	16.4	14.4	48.1

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 Fred W Graff School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	310	14.3	21.6	13.5
1991	347	14.9	23.2	35.4
1992	322	14.0	23.0	23.3
1993	331	16.0	20.7	21.1
1994	306	14.3	21.4	21.6
1995	322	16.0	20.1	23
1996	322	16.0	20.1	23
1997	346	17.5	19.8	26
1998	330	18.5	17.8	27
1999	327	18.4	17.8	41
2000	316	18.2	17.4	33.5
2001	308	17.2	17.9	32.5
2002	391	23.0	17.0	34.8
2003	391	23.0	17.0	34.8
2004	435	23.0	18.9	29.4
2005	452	24.4	18.5	31.9
2006	463	24.4	19.0	25.9
2007	454	25.2	18.0	28.2
2008	285	17.2	16.6	27.4
2009	273	17.2	15.9	32.2
2010	290	17.0	16.9	38.6
2011	280	16.4	17.0	34.6
2012	280	14.8	18.8	35.7
2013	265	15.5	17.0	36.6
2014	303	13.7	22.0	35.6
2015	339	17.0	19.9	38.1
2016	354	18.0	19.6	33.1
2017	335	17.6	19.0	32.5
2018	278	16.6	16.7	39.9
2019	290	15.3	18.8	42.1
2020	316	16.3	19.3	38.9
2021	282	16.4	17.1	n/a
2022	292	16.4	17.7	n/a
2023	278	15.9	17.4	n/a
2024	237	16.4	14.4	48.1

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 Fred W Graff School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,031
2022	$11,712
2023	$11,643

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred W Graff School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 247^th of 332 Elementary schools	10.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	278	4.1%
African American	0	2
American Indian	5	7	40%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	23	14	39.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	242	4.7%
Two or More Races	6	12	100%

Schools Near Fred W Graff School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Fred W Graff School	Public	3-4	417 East Sixth St	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6916	237	16	14.4	48.1%	209 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	34.2	247^th of 332 public elementary schools	25.6%		53.7	181^st of 329 public elementary schools	45.0%	66	32.0	32.0		$11,643
West School	Public	1-2	502 Eighth Avenue	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6914	264	18	14.8	49.2%	227 (86.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$13,322
South School	Public	PK-K	606 SW Fifth	Laurel	59044	Yellowstone County	Laurel Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 628-6917	152	11	14.0	42.1%	130 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)				$11,808
Yellowstone Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1750 Ray of Hope Lane	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Yellowstone Academy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2198	32	7	4.7	81.3%	19 (59.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (15.6%)	3.6	320^th of 332 public elementary schools	3.6%		4.1	317^th of 329 public elementary schools	3.6%	3	5.0	10.0		$122,486
Elder Grove School	Public	PK, KG-5	1532 South 64 Street W	Billings	59106	Yellowstone County	Elder Grove Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-2893	485	26	18.6	20.6%	411 (84.7%)	7 (1.4%)	23 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.2%)	51.6	182^nd of 332 public elementary schools	45.2%		47.4	209^th of 329 public elementary schools	36.5%	27	40.5	39.7	37.0	$9,407
Canyon Creek School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Duck Creek Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Canyon Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4471	148	12	11.9	2.0%	123 (83.1%)	2 (1.4%)	11 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)	52.8	174^th of 332 public elementary schools	47.6%		53.6	183^rd of 329 public elementary schools	44.4%	9	30.0	46.4	42.3	$10,415
Park City School	Public	PK, KG-6	10 2nd Ave SW	Park City	59063	Stillwater County	Park City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 633-2350	171	17	10.2	33.3%	154 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	55.3	166^th of 332 public elementary schools	50.0%		37	244^th of 329 public elementary schools	25.8%	78	33.3	35.6	55.6	$10,875
Big Sky Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3231 Granger Avenue East	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6204	341	20	17.3	36.1%	210 (61.6%)	11 (3.2%)	38 (11.1%)	5 (1.5%)	43 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (10.0%)	42.3	217^th of 332 public elementary schools	34.6%		55.5	172^nd of 329 public elementary schools	47.7%	45	40.3	29.9	33.3	$12,017
Elysian School	Public	PK, KG-5	6416 Elysian Road	Billings	59101	Yellowstone County	Elysian Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 656-4101	286	21	13.7	31.1%	234 (81.8%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.3%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	78.8	69^th of 332 public elementary schools	79.2%		79.1	78^th of 329 public elementary schools	76.3%	9	48.8	57.9	50.0	$10,349
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 29th Street West	Billings	59102	Yellowstone County	Billings Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 281-6213	707	39	18.3	16.3%	586 (82.9%)	4 (0.6%)	29 (4.1%)	7 (1.0%)	34 (4.8%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (6.2%)	89	37^th of 332 public elementary schools	88.9%		83.4	67^th of 329 public elementary schools	79.6%	30	66.1	61.1	55.8	$10,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Fred W Graff School

Is Fred W Graff School a good school?

Fred W Graff School ranks 247^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Fred W Graff School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Fred W Graff School.

What is the racial makeup of Fred W Graff School?

Students at Fred W Graff School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Fred W Graff School attend?

Students who attend Fred W Graff School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Laurel Middle School
High : Laurel High School

What district is Fred W Graff School in?

Laurel Elementary

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