Chief Charlo School

Summary:

Chief Charlo School is an elementary school in Missoula, Montana, serving 429 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Missoula Elementary District, which is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Chief Charlo School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 62.75% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 71.92% proficient or better in Reading, compared to the district and state averages. This strong performance has earned the school a high statewide ranking, reaching as high as 23rd out of 332 Montana elementary schools. The school also has a more diverse student population than some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students. Additionally, Chief Charlo has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools like Paxson School and Jeannette Rankin Elementary, Chief Charlo School stands out with its exceptional academic performance and diverse student body. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education that effectively prepares its students for success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5600 Longview Dr
Missoula, MT 59803

(406) 542-4005

District: Missoula Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,616

Students who attend Chief Charlo School usually attend:

Middle:	Meadow Hill Middle School
High:	Sentinel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 417

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chief Charlo School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Missoula Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Charlo School is 14.7. 5 elementary schools in the Missoula Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chief Charlo School employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Charlo School is $13,616. 4 elementary schools in the Missoula Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Missoula Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Missoula Elementary 54^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chief Charlo School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	65.58	72^nd	217	66.8%
2005	65.57	81^st	218	62.8%
2006	69.29	54^th	234	76.9%
2007	57.72	107^th	230	53.5%
2008	50.44	114^th	194	41.2%
2009	66.91	58^th	190	69.5%
2010	64.82	84^th	241	65.1%
2011	70.94	55^th	247	77.7%
2012	73.68	37^th	244	84.8%
2013	76.24	35^th	246	85.8%
2015	75.70	77^th	287	73.2%
2016	62.42	67^th	191	64.9%
2017	76.25	21^st	109	80.7%
2018	71.46	28^th	116	75.9%
2019	55.44	57^th	123	53.7%
2021	76.31	93^rd	356	73.9%
2022	87.83	42^nd	329	87.2%
2023	90.99	23^rd	332	93.1%

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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 Chief Charlo School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	438	6	6	6	9	n/a	n/a	465
1996	438	6	6	6	9	n/a	n/a	465
1997	451	8	8	3	12	n/a	n/a	482
1998	450	5	1	2	9	n/a	n/a	467
1999	438	6	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	456
2000	460	12	1	6	7	n/a	n/a	486
2001	490	10	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	512
2002	460	11	5	7	10	n/a	n/a	493
2003	460	11	5	7	10	n/a	n/a	493
2004	453	10	7	6	12	n/a	n/a	488
2005	472	7	7	7	12	n/a	n/a	505
2006	431	3	7	5	20	n/a	n/a	466
2007	407	5	9	4	18	n/a	n/a	443
2008	384	3	10	6	20	n/a	n/a	423
2009	410	5	7	8	20	n/a	n/a	450
2010	415	6	7	11	22	n/a	n/a	461
2011	401	4	5	15	23	0	4	452
2012	386	4	4	12	24	0	1	431
2013	400	7	4	7	20	0	0	438
2014	381	6	3	8	22	0	3	423
2015	399	5	3	8	40	0	0	455
2016	384	4	5	8	41	0	0	442
2017	418	6	5	12	34	1	1	477
2018	386	11	3	13	33	0	0	446
2019	351	12	4	22	27	0	0	416
2020	368	15	6	22	18	0	0	429
2021	328	11	7	21	17	0	0	384
2022	367	12	6	23	15	1	8	432
2023	362	11	5	22	12	0	17	429
2024	350	6	5	23	12	0	21	417

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 Chief Charlo School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	465	21.1	22.0	15.7
1996	465	21.1	22.0	15.7
1997	482	23.6	20.4	21.2
1998	467	20.4	22.9	22.3
1999	456	23.1	19.7	30.3
2000	486	25.8	18.8	28.4
2001	512	25.1	20.4	24.6
2002	493	25.8	19.1	23.1
2003	493	25.8	19.1	23.1
2004	488	24.7	19.8	27
2005	505	25.2	20.0	28.1
2006	466	25.7	18.1	31.1
2007	443	25.7	17.2	31.6
2008	423	25.2	16.8	32.2
2009	450	26.7	16.9	35.6
2010	461	28.7	16.0	39.7
2011	452	27.1	16.6	40.7
2012	431	25.6	16.8	36
2013	438	24.6	17.7	39.3
2014	423	25.0	16.9	43.3
2015	455	26.0	17.5	33.8
2016	442	27.0	16.3	100
2017	477	28.7	16.6	100
2018	446	27.5	16.2	100
2019	416	26.1	15.9	27.4
2020	429	27.8	15.3	14.9
2021	384	26.2	14.6	n/a
2022	432	29.3	14.7	n/a
2023	429	29.3	14.6	n/a
2024	417	28.3	14.7	39.6

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 Chief Charlo School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	465	21.1	22.0	15.7
1996	465	21.1	22.0	15.7
1997	482	23.6	20.4	21.2
1998	467	20.4	22.9	22.3
1999	456	23.1	19.7	30.3
2000	486	25.8	18.8	28.4
2001	512	25.1	20.4	24.6
2002	493	25.8	19.1	23.1
2003	493	25.8	19.1	23.1
2004	488	24.7	19.8	27
2005	505	25.2	20.0	28.1
2006	466	25.7	18.1	31.1
2007	443	25.7	17.2	31.6
2008	423	25.2	16.8	32.2
2009	450	26.7	16.9	35.6
2010	461	28.7	16.0	39.7
2011	452	27.1	16.6	40.7
2012	431	25.6	16.8	36
2013	438	24.6	17.7	39.3
2014	423	25.0	16.9	43.3
2015	455	26.0	17.5	33.8
2016	442	27.0	16.3	100
2017	477	28.7	16.6	100
2018	446	27.5	16.2	100
2019	416	26.1	15.9	27.4
2020	429	27.8	15.3	14.9
2021	384	26.2	14.6	n/a
2022	432	29.3	14.7	n/a
2023	429	29.3	14.6	n/a
2024	417	28.3	14.7	39.6

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 Chief Charlo School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$13,753
2022	$13,114
2023	$13,616

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Charlo School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 23^rd of 332 Elementary schools	39.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	416	429	3.1%
African American	12	11	8.3%
American Indian	27	12	55.6%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	22	22
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	351	362	3.1%
Two or More Races	0	17

Schools Near Chief Charlo 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
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	417	28	14.7	39.6%	350 (83.9%)	6 (1.4%)	23 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	91	23^rd of 332 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.8	42^nd of 329 public elementary schools	87.2%	19	62.8	71.9	53.1	$13,616
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	385	30	12.9	59.2%	295 (76.6%)	4 (1.0%)	33 (8.6%)	10 (2.6%)	23 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	74.3	85^th of 332 public elementary schools	74.4%		76.3	85^th of 329 public elementary schools	74.2%		51.4	59.1	40.4	$14,214
Jeannette Rankin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Bigfork Rd.	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4010	463	27	16.9	26.6%	421 (90.9%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.4%)	12 (2.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	92.9	20^th of 332 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.7	19^th of 329 public elementary schools	94.2%	1	69.3	65.1	61.3	$12,786
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	423	28	14.9	34.8%	350 (82.7%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.3%)	7 (1.7%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	89.2	33^rd of 332 public elementary schools	90.1%		87	51^st of 329 public elementary schools	84.5%	18	54.3	65.3	60.5	$12,616
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	282	26	10.7	71.6%	210 (74.5%)	19 (6.7%)	26 (9.2%)	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	56.8	157^th of 332 public elementary schools	52.7%		50.5	193^rd of 329 public elementary schools	41.3%	36	30.3	44.7	50.0	$15,100
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	418	30	14.0	36.6%	327 (78.2%)	14 (3.3%)	34 (8.1%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.4%)	95.2	10^th of 332 public elementary schools	97.0%		92.7	20^th of 329 public elementary schools	93.9%	10	61.6	71.9	70.3	$11,703
Target Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	415	27	15.4	36.1%	351 (84.6%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.6%)	7 (1.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	72.1	94^th of 332 public elementary schools	71.7%		81.4	72^nd of 329 public elementary schools	78.1%	22	43.8	57.5	44.6	$10,248
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	377	35	10.7	56.8%	299 (79.3%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.3%)	8 (2.1%)	27 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.2%)	84.5	50^th of 332 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.9	59^th of 329 public elementary schools	82.1%	9	50.5	55.4	72.7	$14,756
Lowell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Phillips St	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4040	325	24	13.3	74.5%	255 (78.5%)	13 (4.0%)	12 (3.7%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	63.6	126^th of 332 public elementary schools	62.0%		56	167^th of 329 public elementary schools	49.2%	41	43.9	48.5	40.9	$16,905
Lolo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6686	306	24	12.8	35.9%	274 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	46.9	198^th of 332 public elementary schools	40.4%		43.4	224^th of 329 public elementary schools	31.9%	26	33.3	43.0		$18,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Charlo School

What district is Chief Charlo School in?

Missoula Elementary

What schools do graduates of Chief Charlo School attend?

Students who attend Chief Charlo School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadow Hill Middle School
High : Sentinel High School

How many students attend Chief Charlo School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Chief Charlo School.

Is Chief Charlo School a good school?

Yes. Chief Charlo School ranks in the top 6.9% of Montana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Chief Charlo School?

Students at Chief Charlo School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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