Fred W Graff School

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:
247th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,643 Help


Students who attend Fred W Graff School usually attend:

Middle:    Laurel Middle School
High:    Laurel High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fred W Graff School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fred W Graff School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Laurel Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred W Graff School is 17.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Laurel Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Fred W Graff School employs 15.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 225th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.97 136th 217 37.3%
2005 33.72 167th 218 23.4%
2006 33.60 191st 234 18.4%
2007 47.13 143rd 230 37.8%
2008 45.60 129th 194 33.5%
2009 38.19 150th 190 21.1%
2010 51.57 139th 241 42.3%
2011 55.95 129th 247 47.8%
2012 56.06 116th 244 52.5%
2013 61.71 92nd 246 62.6%
2015 44.21 172nd 287 40.1%
2016 38.11 126th 191 34.0%
2017 23.40 95th 109 12.8%
2018 34.52 82nd 116 29.3%
2019 20.28 104th 123 15.4%
2021 53.79 196th 356 44.9%
2022 53.72 181st 329 45.0%
2023 34.17 247th 332 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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

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YearTotal 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

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.

Rankings

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

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290278
 4.1%
African American02
American Indian57
 40%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2314
 39.1%
Pacific Islander00
White254242
 4.7%
Two or More Races612
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fred W Graff School

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Fred W Graff School.

Students at Fred W Graff School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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

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

Middle : Laurel Middle School
High : Laurel 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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