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Rau School

Summary:

Rau School is an elementary school in Sidney, MT, serving 69 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Sidney Elementary School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been mixed in recent years, with proficiency rates in math and reading fluctuating below and above state averages.

One notable aspect of Rau School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (86.96%) compared to nearby schools like Fairview School (83.56%) and Central Elementary (82.87%), suggesting the school may serve a more isolated or less diverse community. This racial homogeneity could have implications for the school's educational and social dynamics.

Rau School's statewide ranking has also varied considerably, ranging from 88th out of 356 Montana elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 211th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023. This fluctuation indicates that the school's performance is influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in the student population, teaching staff, or other school-level factors. While the school's low student-teacher ratio may be a strength, further investigation into the school's specific context and strategies could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 12138 County Rd 350
       Sidney, MT  59270

(406) 482-1088

District: Rau Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,746 Help


Students who attend Rau School usually attend:

High:    Sidney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rau School ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rau School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rau School is $14,746.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rau Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rau Elementary 191st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rau School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.34 186th 218 14.7%
2006 51.47 131st 234 44.0%
2007 50.97 132nd 230 42.6%
2008 13.57 185th 194 4.6%
2010 50.76 143rd 241 40.7%
2011 24.49 209th 247 15.4%
2012 47.46 163rd 244 33.2%
2021 76.99 88th 356 75.3%
2022 57.26 162nd 329 50.8%
2023 43.41 211th 332 36.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rau 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 66 66
1991 64 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 70
1992 63 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1993 57 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 61
1994 62 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1995 70 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1996 70 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1997 69 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1998 76 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1999 72 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2000 67 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2001 63 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2002 49 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2003 49 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2004 54 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 61
2005 47 1 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 58
2006 62 1 0 9 7 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 54 0 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 69
2008 72 0 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 84
2009 60 0 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 69
2010 56 0 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 66
2011 52 0 0 4 7 0 0 0 63
2012 56 0 0 5 7 0 0 0 68
2013 67 0 0 3 5 2 0 0 77
2014 65 0 0 4 4 2 2 0 77
2015 71 0 0 1 3 2 1 0 78
2016 67 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 71
2017 67 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 73
2018 57 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 62
2019 47 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 50
2020 53 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 59
2021 59 0 1 2 3 0 1 0 66
2022 54 0 1 3 2 0 1 0 61
2023 60 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 69

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 Rau School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 6.0 11.0 n/a
1991 70 6.0 11.6 21.4
1992 68 6.0 11.3 10.3
1993 61 6.0 10.2 18
1994 64 5.0 12.8 18.8
1995 72 5.0 14.4 11.1
1996 72 5.0 14.4 11.1
1997 70 5.0 14.0 8.6
1998 77 5.0 15.4 9.1
1999 76 5.1 14.9 28.9
2000 72 5.5 13.1 36.1
2001 67 6.0 11.2 47.8
2002 58 5.0 11.6 34.5
2003 58 5.0 11.6 34.5
2004 61 5.0 12.2 27.9
2005 58 5.0 11.6 43.1
2006 79 6.0 13.2 48.1
2007 69 5.8 11.9 56.5
2008 84 5.8 14.5 41.7
2009 69 5.8 11.9 37.7
2010 66 6.0 11.0 43.9
2011 63 6.0 10.5 46
2012 68 6.0 11.3 22.1
2013 77 5.7 13.3 35.1
2014 77 7.0 11.0 31.2
2015 78 7.0 11.1 19.2
2016 71 6.0 11.8 16.9
2017 73 7.0 10.4 12.3
2018 62 6.0 10.3 12.9
2019 50 6.0 8.3 26
2020 59 6.0 9.8 22
2021 66 7.0 9.4 n/a
2022 61 7.0 8.7 n/a
2023 69 7.0 9.8 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 Rau School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 6.0 11.0 n/a
1991 70 6.0 11.6 21.4
1992 68 6.0 11.3 10.3
1993 61 6.0 10.2 18
1994 64 5.0 12.8 18.8
1995 72 5.0 14.4 11.1
1996 72 5.0 14.4 11.1
1997 70 5.0 14.0 8.6
1998 77 5.0 15.4 9.1
1999 76 5.1 14.9 28.9
2000 72 5.5 13.1 36.1
2001 67 6.0 11.2 47.8
2002 58 5.0 11.6 34.5
2003 58 5.0 11.6 34.5
2004 61 5.0 12.2 27.9
2005 58 5.0 11.6 43.1
2006 79 6.0 13.2 48.1
2007 69 5.8 11.9 56.5
2008 84 5.8 14.5 41.7
2009 69 5.8 11.9 37.7
2010 66 6.0 11.0 43.9
2011 63 6.0 10.5 46
2012 68 6.0 11.3 22.1
2013 77 5.7 13.3 35.1
2014 77 7.0 11.0 31.2
2015 78 7.0 11.1 19.2
2016 71 6.0 11.8 16.9
2017 73 7.0 10.4 12.3
2018 62 6.0 10.3 12.9
2019 50 6.0 8.3 26
2020 59 6.0 9.8 22
2021 66 7.0 9.4 n/a
2022 61 7.0 8.7 n/a
2023 69 7.0 9.8 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 Rau School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,191
2021 $13,497
2022 $14,293
2023 $14,746

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rau 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 Students5069
 38%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White4760
 27.7%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rau School

Rau School ranks 211th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rau School usually go on to attend:

High : Sidney High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Rau School.

Students at Rau School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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