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Lima School

Summary:

Lima School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-6 with just 29 students in the rural town of Lima, MT. The school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.7 to 7.2 students per teacher over the past three years, suggesting students receive significant individual attention. However, the school's academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with proficiency rates in math and reading below the district and state averages in the most recent year.

Lima School's spending per student of $19,822 is significantly higher than the state average, which may indicate access to more resources. Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking among Montana elementary schools has fluctuated, with a high of 156 in 2021-2022 and a low of 294 in 2020-2021, suggesting inconsistent or declining performance compared to peers. The school's racial makeup has been predominantly White, with Hispanic students making up the next largest group, and this diversity has increased slightly in recent years.

Without data on the performance and characteristics of nearby schools, it's difficult to make meaningful comparisons to determine how Lima School is performing relative to its peers. Additionally, the lack of information on free and reduced-price lunch rates limits the ability to fully understand the school's population and resource needs. Overall, the available data paints a mixed picture of Lima School, with strengths in its low student-teacher ratio but challenges in academic performance and inconsistent statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1 North Harrison
       Lima, MT  59739

(406) 276-3571

District: Lima K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,997 Help


Students who attend Lima School usually attend:

Middle:    Lima 7-8
High:    Lima High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  29

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lima School ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (6.9%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lima School is 7.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lima School is $23,997.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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



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Rank History for Lima School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.73 294th 356 17.4%
2022 58.67 156th 329 52.6%
2023 20.72 281st 332 15.4%
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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 Lima School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 67 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 73
1995 68 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1996 68 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1997 56 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1998 44 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 51
1999 48 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2000 50 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2001 51 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2002 50 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2003 50 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2004 52 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 45 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2006 46 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2007 41 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2009 35 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2010 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2011 22 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 25
2012 26 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2013 21 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 24
2014 27 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 30
2015 27 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 30
2016 28 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 32
2017 36 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 40
2018 28 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 31
2019 26 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 28
2020 28 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 32
2021 21 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 25
2022 28 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 33
2023 26 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 29

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 Lima School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 73 4.2 17.4 45.2
1995 71 4.4 16.1 50.7
1996 71 4.4 16.1 50.7
1997 57 4.1 13.9 52.6
1998 51 4.2 12.1 43.1
1999 49 4.6 10.7 55.1
2000 53 4.6 11.5 41.5
2001 53 4.9 10.8 28.3
2002 55 3.8 14.5 58.2
2003 55 3.8 14.5 58.2
2004 53 3.9 13.6 67.9
2005 48 3.9 12.3 60.4
2006 48 3.9 12.3 64.6
2007 42 3.9 10.8 71.4
2008 39 3.9 10.0 84.6
2009 36 5.5 6.5 66.7
2010 31 5.3 5.7 77.4
2011 25 4.7 5.2 56
2012 29 4.1 6.9 58.6
2013 24 3.3 7.0 75
2014 30 4.0 7.4 73.3
2015 30 5.0 6.0 56.7
2016 32 5.0 6.4 65.6
2017 40 4.6 8.5 67.5
2018 31 4.7 6.5 71
2019 28 3.0 9.0 78.6
2020 32 4.3 7.3 59.4
2021 25 4.3 5.7 n/a
2022 33 4.9 6.6 n/a
2023 29 3.9 7.2 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 Lima School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 73 4.2 17.4 45.2
1995 71 4.4 16.1 50.7
1996 71 4.4 16.1 50.7
1997 57 4.1 13.9 52.6
1998 51 4.2 12.1 43.1
1999 49 4.6 10.7 55.1
2000 53 4.6 11.5 41.5
2001 53 4.9 10.8 28.3
2002 55 3.8 14.5 58.2
2003 55 3.8 14.5 58.2
2004 53 3.9 13.6 67.9
2005 48 3.9 12.3 60.4
2006 48 3.9 12.3 64.6
2007 42 3.9 10.8 71.4
2008 39 3.9 10.0 84.6
2009 36 5.5 6.5 66.7
2010 31 5.3 5.7 77.4
2011 25 4.7 5.2 56
2012 29 4.1 6.9 58.6
2013 24 3.3 7.0 75
2014 30 4.0 7.4 73.3
2015 30 5.0 6.0 56.7
2016 32 5.0 6.4 65.6
2017 40 4.6 8.5 67.5
2018 31 4.7 6.5 71
2019 28 3.0 9.0 78.6
2020 32 4.3 7.3 59.4
2021 25 4.3 5.7 n/a
2022 33 4.9 6.6 n/a
2023 29 3.9 7.2 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 Lima School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,822
2021 $27,731
2022 $23,628
2023 $23,997

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lima 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 Students2829
 3.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White2626
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lima School

Lima School ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Montana elementary schools.

Students who attend Lima School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lima 7-8
High : Lima High School

Students at Lima School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 29 students attended Lima School.


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