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Lavina Elementary

Summary:

Lavina Elementary is a small public elementary school in Lavina, Montana, serving grades PK-4 with just 38 students. Unfortunately, this school has seen a significant decline in academic performance in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 82nd out of 287 Montana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 323rd out of 332 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 4 stars to 0 stars.

Lavina Elementary's proficiency rates on Montana state tests are alarmingly low, with only 7.69% of students proficient or better in reading (compared to the state average of 46.03%) and 0% proficient or better in mathematics (compared to the state average of 36.59%). The school also has a very homogeneous student population, with 89.47% of students identifying as White and the remaining 10.53% as Hispanic. In comparison, the nearby Ryegate School and Broadview School have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings, indicating that students in those schools are receiving a better education.

Another concern at Lavina Elementary is the relatively high student-teacher ratio of 9.7, compared to 4.3 at the nearby Ryegate K-12 Schools and Broadview Elementary. This high ratio may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles, as it could make it more difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 214 1st St East
       Lavina, MT  59046

(406) 636-2761

District: Lavina K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,602 Help


Students who attend Lavina Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lavina Middle School
High:    Lavina High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  37

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
8.1%
Two or more races:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lavina Elementary ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lavina Elementary is 6.7. (See more...)
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Compare Lavina Elementary employs 5.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lavina Elementary is $22,602.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lavina Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lavina K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lavina K-12 Schools 253rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lavina Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 72.61 82nd 287 71.4%
2021 64.96 140th 356 60.7%
2022 7.38 313th 329 4.9%
2023 2.17 323rd 332 2.7%
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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 Lavina Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 63 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 65
1996 63 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 65
1997 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 65 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 67 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2000 68 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 72 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2002 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2003 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2004 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2005 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2007 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2008 51 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 38 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 42 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2011 40 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 41
2012 33 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 35
2013 30 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 35
2014 27 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 34
2015 25 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 30
2016 29 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 36
2017 27 0 0 3 1 1 3 0 35
2018 34 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 41
2019 35 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 40
2020 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 34
2021 39 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 42
2022 40 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 43
2023 34 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 38
2024 33 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 37

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 Lavina Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 65 5.3 12.3 27.7
1996 65 5.3 12.3 27.7
1997 69 5.1 13.5 34.8
1998 67 5.8 11.6 34.3
1999 70 5.5 12.7 70
2000 72 6.5 11.1 81.9
2001 73 6.0 12.2 83.6
2002 91 7.5 12.1 85.7
2003 91 7.5 12.1 85.7
2004 32 5.6 5.7 78.1
2005 41 4.0 10.3 65.9
2006 43 5.3 8.1 58.1
2007 47 5.4 8.7 61.7
2008 52 5.6 9.3 38.5
2009 39 5.8 6.7 64.1
2010 43 5.6 7.6 65.1
2011 41 5.4 7.4 65.9
2012 35 5.4 6.3 51.4
2013 35 5.2 6.6 40
2014 34 5.3 6.3 50
2015 30 5.0 6.0 60
2016 36 6.0 6.0 66.7
2017 35 4.9 7.0 48.6
2018 41 5.0 8.1 46.3
2019 40 5.2 7.5 37.5
2020 34 4.8 6.9 11.8
2021 42 4.9 8.4 n/a
2022 43 5.0 8.4 n/a
2023 38 3.8 9.7 n/a
2024 37 5.4 6.7 62.2

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 Lavina Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 65 5.3 12.3 27.7
1996 65 5.3 12.3 27.7
1997 69 5.1 13.5 34.8
1998 67 5.8 11.6 34.3
1999 70 5.5 12.7 70
2000 72 6.5 11.1 81.9
2001 73 6.0 12.2 83.6
2002 91 7.5 12.1 85.7
2003 91 7.5 12.1 85.7
2004 32 5.6 5.7 78.1
2005 41 4.0 10.3 65.9
2006 43 5.3 8.1 58.1
2007 47 5.4 8.7 61.7
2008 52 5.6 9.3 38.5
2009 39 5.8 6.7 64.1
2010 43 5.6 7.6 65.1
2011 41 5.4 7.4 65.9
2012 35 5.4 6.3 51.4
2013 35 5.2 6.6 40
2014 34 5.3 6.3 50
2015 30 5.0 6.0 60
2016 36 6.0 6.0 66.7
2017 35 4.9 7.0 48.6
2018 41 5.0 8.1 46.3
2019 40 5.2 7.5 37.5
2020 34 4.8 6.9 11.8
2021 42 4.9 8.4 n/a
2022 43 5.0 8.4 n/a
2023 38 3.8 9.7 n/a
2024 37 5.4 6.7 62.2

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 Lavina Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,042
2021 $18,138
2022 $18,589
2023 $22,602

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lavina Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4038
 5%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3534
 2.9%
Two or More Races20
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lavina Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 37 students attended Lavina Elementary.

Students who attend Lavina Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lavina Middle School
High : Lavina High School

Lavina Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Lavina Elementary are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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