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Ovando School

Summary:

Ovando School is a small elementary school in Ovando, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 16 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency, with 50% and 60% proficiency rates respectively in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%.

Ovando School's student population is 100% white, which is significantly higher than the more diverse racial compositions of the nearby Seeley Lake Elementary, Sunset School, and Helmville School. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.1 to 9.6 students per teacher, and a high per-student spending of $20,954 for the 2018-2019 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Ovando School's current statewide ranking of 59th out of 332 Montana elementary schools and 4-star rating from SchoolDigger is still strong, the decline from a 5-star rating in the 2014-2015 school year suggests that the school may be facing some challenges in maintaining its academic excellence. The school's racial homogeneity and high resource allocation compared to nearby Seeley Lake Elementary, Sunset Elementary, and Helmville Elementary districts raise questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment, as well as how its resources are being allocated to support student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 108 Birch Street
       Ovando, MT  59854

(406) 793-5722

District: Ovando Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,876 Help


Students who attend Ovando School usually attend:

High:    Powell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  16

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ovando School ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ovando School is 7.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ovando School is $15,876.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Ovando Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ovando Elementary 43rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ovando School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 95.74 13th 287 95.5%
2023 81.01 59th 332 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ovando 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 34 34
1991 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1992 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
1993 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1994 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1995 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1996 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1997 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1998 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1999 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2000 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2001 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2002 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2003 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2004 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2005 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2006 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2007 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2008 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2009 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2010 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2011 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2012 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2013 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2014 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2015 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10
2016 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9
2017 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6
2018 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 10
2019 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 9
2020 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 10
2021 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 13
2022 13 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 15
2023 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16

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 Ovando School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 34 2.0 17.0 n/a
1991 24 2.0 12.0 0
1992 23 2.0 11.5 n/a
1993 22 2.0 11.0 0
1994 32 2.0 16.0 0
1995 30 3.0 10.0 0
1996 30 3.0 10.0 0
1997 32 2.0 16.0 0
1998 37 2.0 18.5 0
1999 30 2.0 15.0 n/a
2000 30 2.0 15.0 n/a
2001 28 2.0 14.0 0
2002 22 2.0 11.0 0
2003 22 2.0 11.0 0
2004 16 2.0 8.0 0
2005 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2006 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2007 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2008 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2009 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2010 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2011 13 2.0 6.5 n/a
2012 12 2.0 6.0 0
2013 13 2.0 6.5 0
2014 15 2.2 6.6 0
2015 10 2.0 5.0 0
2016 9 2.0 4.5 0
2017 6 2.1 2.8 0
2018 10 2.1 4.7 0
2019 9 2.1 4.2 33.3
2020 10 2.1 4.7 30
2021 13 1.3 9.6 n/a
2022 15 2.1 7.1 n/a
2023 16 2.1 7.6 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 Ovando School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 34 2.0 17.0 n/a
1991 24 2.0 12.0 0
1992 23 2.0 11.5 n/a
1993 22 2.0 11.0 0
1994 32 2.0 16.0 0
1995 30 3.0 10.0 0
1996 30 3.0 10.0 0
1997 32 2.0 16.0 0
1998 37 2.0 18.5 0
1999 30 2.0 15.0 n/a
2000 30 2.0 15.0 n/a
2001 28 2.0 14.0 0
2002 22 2.0 11.0 0
2003 22 2.0 11.0 0
2004 16 2.0 8.0 0
2005 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2006 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2007 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2008 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2009 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2010 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2011 13 2.0 6.5 n/a
2012 12 2.0 6.0 0
2013 13 2.0 6.5 0
2014 15 2.2 6.6 0
2015 10 2.0 5.0 0
2016 9 2.0 4.5 0
2017 6 2.1 2.8 0
2018 10 2.1 4.7 0
2019 9 2.1 4.2 33.3
2020 10 2.1 4.7 30
2021 13 1.3 9.6 n/a
2022 15 2.1 7.1 n/a
2023 16 2.1 7.6 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 Ovando School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,954
2021 $15,228
2022 $14,558
2023 $15,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ovando 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 Students916
 77.8%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White716
 128.6%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ovando School

Students at Ovando School are 100% White.

Students who attend Ovando School usually go on to attend:

High : Powell County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 16 students attended Ovando School.

Ovando School ranks 59th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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