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Lustre School

Summary:

Lustre School is a small elementary school in Frazer, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 49 students. Despite its small size, Lustre School is an academic powerhouse, consistently outperforming the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, over 51% of Lustre students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of just 36.6%, and 64.9% were proficient or better in reading, compared to 46% statewide.

A key factor in Lustre School's success is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 12.2 students per teacher in recent years. This small class size allows for more individualized attention and support, which likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance. Additionally, Lustre Elementary District, which Lustre School is a part of, is ranked 29 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

With a higher-than-average spending of $9,184 per student, Lustre School appears to be allocating its resources effectively to support student learning and provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school's consistent high performance, ranking as high as 3rd out of 356 Montana elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year, suggests that Lustre School has a strong educational model and effective teaching practices that are producing excellent results for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 282 Lustre Road
       Frazer, MT  59225

(406) 392-5725

District: Lustre Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,875 Help


Students who attend Lustre School usually attend:

High:    Frazer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  49

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
African American:
8.2%
Pacific Islander:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lustre School ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), African American (8.2%), Pacific Islander (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lustre School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lustre School is $13,875.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lustre Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lustre Elementary 29th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lustre School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 81.10 50th 287 82.6%
2021 98.86 3rd 356 99.2%
2022 90.01 31st 329 90.6%
2023 85.28 46th 332 86.1%
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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 Lustre 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 57 57
1991 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1992 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1993 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1994 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1995 43 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 49
1996 43 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 49
1997 35 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 43 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 48
1999 32 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 36
2000 32 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 35
2001 35 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 38
2002 29 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 34
2003 29 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 34
2004 30 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 34
2005 27 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 30
2006 32 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 41
2007 28 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 38
2008 30 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 42
2009 27 0 0 0 22 n/a n/a 0 49
2010 30 0 1 0 12 n/a n/a 0 43
2011 27 0 0 0 6 0 5 0 38
2012 26 0 0 1 3 0 7 0 37
2013 28 0 0 1 3 0 7 0 39
2014 28 0 0 1 2 0 7 0 38
2015 28 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 35
2016 39 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 48
2017 37 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 40
2018 39 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 43
2019 42 3 0 1 3 1 1 0 51
2020 46 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 52
2021 44 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 46
2022 46 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 50
2023 45 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 49
2024 44 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 49

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 Lustre School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 57 5.0 11.4 19.3
1991 61 5.2 11.7 24.6
1992 56 4.5 12.4 26.8
1993 54 5.5 9.8 24.1
1994 53 6.2 8.5 24.5
1995 49 6.5 7.5 14.3
1996 49 6.5 7.5 14.3
1997 42 5.5 7.6 21.4
1998 48 4.5 10.7 25
1999 36 4.8 7.5 27.8
2000 35 4.3 8.1 37.1
2001 38 4.3 8.8 42.1
2002 34 3.4 10.0 38.2
2003 34 3.4 10.0 38.2
2004 34 3.4 10.0 35.3
2005 30 3.4 8.8 43.3
2006 41 3.9 10.5 31.7
2007 38 4.5 8.4 39.5
2008 42 4.6 9.1 42.9
2009 49 4.6 10.7 46.9
2010 43 4.6 9.3 32.6
2011 38 4.5 8.4 31.6
2012 37 4.5 8.2 29.7
2013 39 4.5 8.6 28.2
2014 38 4.5 8.4 21.1
2015 35 4.0 8.7 0
2016 48 4.0 12.0 0
2017 40 4.5 8.8 35
2018 43 4.7 9.1 0
2019 51 3.7 13.7 37.3
2020 52 5.1 10.1 n/a
2021 46 5.5 8.3 n/a
2022 50 5.5 9.0 n/a
2023 49 4.0 12.2 n/a
2024 49 6.0 8.1 49

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 Lustre School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 57 5.0 11.4 19.3
1991 61 5.2 11.7 24.6
1992 56 4.5 12.4 26.8
1993 54 5.5 9.8 24.1
1994 53 6.2 8.5 24.5
1995 49 6.5 7.5 14.3
1996 49 6.5 7.5 14.3
1997 42 5.5 7.6 21.4
1998 48 4.5 10.7 25
1999 36 4.8 7.5 27.8
2000 35 4.3 8.1 37.1
2001 38 4.3 8.8 42.1
2002 34 3.4 10.0 38.2
2003 34 3.4 10.0 38.2
2004 34 3.4 10.0 35.3
2005 30 3.4 8.8 43.3
2006 41 3.9 10.5 31.7
2007 38 4.5 8.4 39.5
2008 42 4.6 9.1 42.9
2009 49 4.6 10.7 46.9
2010 43 4.6 9.3 32.6
2011 38 4.5 8.4 31.6
2012 37 4.5 8.2 29.7
2013 39 4.5 8.6 28.2
2014 38 4.5 8.4 21.1
2015 35 4.0 8.7 0
2016 48 4.0 12.0 0
2017 40 4.5 8.8 35
2018 43 4.7 9.1 0
2019 51 3.7 13.7 37.3
2020 52 5.1 10.1 n/a
2021 46 5.5 8.3 n/a
2022 50 5.5 9.0 n/a
2023 49 4.0 12.2 n/a
2024 49 6.0 8.1 49

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 Lustre School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,184
2021 $12,978
2022 $11,286
2023 $13,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lustre 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 Students5149
 3.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White4245
 7.1%
Two or More Races10
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lustre School

Lustre School ranks 46th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lustre School usually go on to attend:

High : Frazer High School

Students at Lustre School are 90% White, 8% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 49 students attended Lustre School.


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