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Seeley Lake Elementary

Summary:

Seeley Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in Seeley Lake, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Seeley Lake Elementary School District, which is ranked 148 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seeley Lake Elementary faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance compared to the state. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 25% in mathematics, 34.38% in reading, and 50% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 84th out of 194 elementary schools in 2007-2008 to as low as 266th out of 329 elementary schools in 2021-2022. In the most recent 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 203rd out of 332 elementary schools in Montana, with a 2-star rating. Interestingly, the nearby Ovando School is ranked 59th out of 332 elementary schools in Montana and has higher proficiency rates in mathematics (50%) and reading (60%) compared to Seeley Lake Elementary.

Another notable aspect of Seeley Lake Elementary is its relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students (around 80%) and a smaller percentage of students from other racial backgrounds. This lack of diversity may have implications for the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse world. Additionally, Seeley Lake Elementary's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,599, which is lower than the nearby Sunset School ($18,035), suggesting that higher spending may not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 200 School Lane
       Seeley Lake, MT  59868

(406) 677-2265

District: Seeley Lake Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,406 Help


Students who attend Seeley Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Seeley Lake 7-8
High:    Seeley-Swan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Two or more races:
11.7%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Compare Details Seeley Lake Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), two or more races (11.7%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seeley Lake Elementary is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seeley Lake Elementary is $13,406.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Seeley Lake Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Seeley Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Seeley Lake Elementary 148th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seeley Lake Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.84 186th 217 14.3%
2005 53.22 117th 218 46.3%
2006 60.90 98th 234 58.1%
2007 49.75 135th 230 41.3%
2008 58.65 84th 194 56.7%
2009 39.59 142nd 190 25.3%
2010 32.35 195th 241 19.1%
2011 50.55 149th 247 39.7%
2012 49.55 153rd 244 37.3%
2013 54.51 135th 246 45.1%
2016 27.49 148th 191 22.5%
2021 39.84 248th 356 30.3%
2022 29.89 266th 329 19.1%
2023 45.80 203rd 332 38.9%
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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 Seeley Lake Elementary

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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 197 197
1991 158 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 170 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 175
1993 179 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 203 0 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1995 200 0 2 15 8 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 200 0 2 15 8 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 192 0 2 13 3 n/a n/a 0 210
1998 193 2 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 208
1999 177 0 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 168 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2001 159 0 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 136 1 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 150
2003 136 1 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 150
2004 140 1 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 154
2005 130 0 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 136 4 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 146
2008 127 4 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 137
2009 125 4 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 131 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2011 134 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 140
2012 136 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 141
2013 134 1 0 3 0 2 2 0 142
2014 121 1 0 10 1 0 1 0 134
2015 129 1 1 7 1 0 3 0 142
2016 110 0 1 12 5 0 6 0 134
2017 107 0 1 11 4 0 7 0 130
2018 102 2 1 10 4 0 7 0 126
2019 120 2 1 10 6 0 9 0 148
2020 100 2 1 8 4 0 7 0 122
2021 95 2 1 10 4 0 8 0 120
2022 112 2 0 11 2 0 17 0 144
2023 116 0 1 10 1 0 17 0 145

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 Seeley Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 197 14.0 14.0 24.4
1991 161 9.1 17.6 18.6
1992 175 8.4 20.8 1.7
1993 186 8.8 21.1 25.3
1994 217 10.2 21.3 24
1995 225 9.9 22.7 31.1
1996 225 9.9 22.7 31.1
1997 210 11.4 18.4 30.5
1998 208 10.0 20.8 30.3
1999 191 10.5 18.2 37.2
2000 178 10.6 16.8 34.8
2001 169 9.6 17.6 50.3
2002 150 8.7 17.2 38.7
2003 150 8.7 17.2 38.7
2004 154 8.2 18.8 42.2
2005 143 8.0 17.9 44.8
2006 144 7.9 18.2 51.4
2007 146 9.3 15.7 50.7
2008 137 10.3 13.3 63.5
2009 136 10.3 13.2 61.8
2010 139 9.5 14.5 43.2
2011 140 9.5 14.5 37.9
2012 141 10.3 13.6 47.5
2013 142 8.5 16.7 41.5
2014 134 10.7 12.4 50.7
2015 142 10.0 14.2 49.3
2016 134 10.0 13.4 n/a
2017 130 8.2 15.7 53.8
2018 126 7.3 17.1 51.6
2019 148 8.3 17.7 59.5
2020 122 9.9 12.2 51.6
2021 120 9.5 12.6 n/a
2022 144 9.4 15.3 n/a
2023 145 9.6 15.0 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 Seeley Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 197 14.0 14.0 24.4
1991 161 9.1 17.6 18.6
1992 175 8.4 20.8 1.7
1993 186 8.8 21.1 25.3
1994 217 10.2 21.3 24
1995 225 9.9 22.7 31.1
1996 225 9.9 22.7 31.1
1997 210 11.4 18.4 30.5
1998 208 10.0 20.8 30.3
1999 191 10.5 18.2 37.2
2000 178 10.6 16.8 34.8
2001 169 9.6 17.6 50.3
2002 150 8.7 17.2 38.7
2003 150 8.7 17.2 38.7
2004 154 8.2 18.8 42.2
2005 143 8.0 17.9 44.8
2006 144 7.9 18.2 51.4
2007 146 9.3 15.7 50.7
2008 137 10.3 13.3 63.5
2009 136 10.3 13.2 61.8
2010 139 9.5 14.5 43.2
2011 140 9.5 14.5 37.9
2012 141 10.3 13.6 47.5
2013 142 8.5 16.7 41.5
2014 134 10.7 12.4 50.7
2015 142 10.0 14.2 49.3
2016 134 10.0 13.4 n/a
2017 130 8.2 15.7 53.8
2018 126 7.3 17.1 51.6
2019 148 8.3 17.7 59.5
2020 122 9.9 12.2 51.6
2021 120 9.5 12.6 n/a
2022 144 9.4 15.3 n/a
2023 145 9.6 15.0 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 Seeley Lake Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,599
2021 $14,724
2022 $13,385
2023 $13,406

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seeley Lake Elementary

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 Students148145
 2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian11
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander00
White120116
 3.3%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seeley Lake Elementary

Students who attend Seeley Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seeley Lake 7-8
High : Seeley-Swan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Seeley Lake Elementary.

Students at Seeley Lake Elementary are 80% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Seeley Lake Elementary ranks 203rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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