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Rapelje School

Summary:

Rapelje School is a small elementary school in Rapelje, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 36 students. The school is part of the Rapelje Elementary District, which is ranked 167 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rapelje School has shown mixed performance on state assessments, outperforming the state and district in reading proficiency but underperforming in mathematics. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.3 to 7.2 over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the state average. In the 2018-2019 school year, Rapelje School spent $14,866 per student, which is higher than the state average, potentially indicating a focus on providing resources and support for the small student population.

Rapelje School's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past several years, and the school's overwhelmingly white student population may indicate a lack of diversity in the local community. However, the school's consistently higher reading proficiency compared to the state and district averages suggests it may have effective reading instruction and curriculum, which could be an area of focus and potential best practice for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 714 Main Street
       Rapelje, MT  59067

(406) 663-2215

District: Rapelje Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,406 Help


Students who attend Rapelje School usually attend:

Middle:    Rapelje 7-8
High:    Rapelje High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.5 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Two or more races:
5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rapelje School ranks worse than 51.8% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rapelje School is 6.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rapelje School is $19,406.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rapelje Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapelje Elementary 167th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rapelje School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.24 161st 287 43.9%
2021 76.39 91st 356 74.4%
2022 41.94 232nd 329 29.5%
2023 53.72 172nd 332 48.2%
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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 Rapelje 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 52 52
1991 34 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 35
1992 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1993 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1994 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1995 37 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
1996 37 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
1997 39 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 33 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1999 38 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 41 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2001 39 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 45
2002 35 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 40
2003 35 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 40
2004 29 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2005 26 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2006 22 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2007 22 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 34 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 29 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2010 32 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2011 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2012 32 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 33
2013 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2014 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 26
2015 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 26
2016 25 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 26
2017 27 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 28
2018 27 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 28
2019 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27
2020 23 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 27
2021 34 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 37
2022 31 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 34
2023 33 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 36
2024 33 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 35

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 Rapelje School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 52 6.8 7.6 42.3
1991 35 1.7 20.5 71.4
1992 34 4.4 7.7 52.9
1993 41 4.9 8.4 36.6
1994 47 4.5 10.4 42.6
1995 39 4.5 8.7 35.9
1996 39 4.5 8.7 35.9
1997 42 4.4 9.5 23.8
1998 34 3.0 11.3 20.6
1999 39 3.5 11.1 48.7
2000 44 4.5 9.8 50
2001 45 3.4 13.2 64.4
2002 40 3.5 11.4 52.5
2003 40 3.5 11.4 52.5
2004 35 4.1 8.5 45.7
2005 31 3.9 7.9 48.4
2006 28 4.2 6.7 67.9
2007 29 4.4 6.6 37.9
2008 37 4.4 8.4 56.8
2009 32 4.3 7.4 56.3
2010 35 4.2 8.2 48.6
2011 29 4.2 6.8 41.4
2012 33 4.2 7.8 36.4
2013 29 4.1 7.0 34.5
2014 26 4.2 6.1 34.6
2015 26 5.0 5.2 26.9
2016 26 4.0 6.5 23.1
2017 28 4.5 6.1 32.1
2018 28 4.6 5.9 28.6
2019 27 5.1 5.2 14.8
2020 27 5.2 5.1 22.2
2021 37 5.6 6.6 n/a
2022 34 5.3 6.3 n/a
2023 36 4.9 7.2 n/a
2024 35 5.3 6.5 31.4

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 Rapelje School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 52 6.8 7.6 42.3
1991 35 1.7 20.5 71.4
1992 34 4.4 7.7 52.9
1993 41 4.9 8.4 36.6
1994 47 4.5 10.4 42.6
1995 39 4.5 8.7 35.9
1996 39 4.5 8.7 35.9
1997 42 4.4 9.5 23.8
1998 34 3.0 11.3 20.6
1999 39 3.5 11.1 48.7
2000 44 4.5 9.8 50
2001 45 3.4 13.2 64.4
2002 40 3.5 11.4 52.5
2003 40 3.5 11.4 52.5
2004 35 4.1 8.5 45.7
2005 31 3.9 7.9 48.4
2006 28 4.2 6.7 67.9
2007 29 4.4 6.6 37.9
2008 37 4.4 8.4 56.8
2009 32 4.3 7.4 56.3
2010 35 4.2 8.2 48.6
2011 29 4.2 6.8 41.4
2012 33 4.2 7.8 36.4
2013 29 4.1 7.0 34.5
2014 26 4.2 6.1 34.6
2015 26 5.0 5.2 26.9
2016 26 4.0 6.5 23.1
2017 28 4.5 6.1 32.1
2018 28 4.6 5.9 28.6
2019 27 5.1 5.2 14.8
2020 27 5.2 5.1 22.2
2021 37 5.6 6.6 n/a
2022 34 5.3 6.3 n/a
2023 36 4.9 7.2 n/a
2024 35 5.3 6.5 31.4

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 Rapelje School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,866
2021 $18,625
2022 $17,756
2023 $19,406

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rapelje 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 Students2736
 33.3%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White2633
 26.9%
Two or More Races03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rapelje School

Rapelje School ranks 172nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rapelje School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rapelje 7-8
High : Rapelje High School

Students at Rapelje School are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 35 students attended Rapelje School.


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