Big Rose Colony School

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Big Rose Colony School ranks 242 nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Big Rose Colony School is a small elementary school in Shelby, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 14 students. The school is part of the Shelby Elementary School District, which is ranked 229 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Big Rose Colony School has a very low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 to 14:1, it has shown mixed performance on state assessments. In 2022-2023, the school had 36.36% of students proficient or better in mathematics, which is higher than Shelby Elementary School (30.12%) but lower than the state average (36.59%). However, in reading, Big Rose Colony School had only 27.27% of students proficient or better, which is lower than both Shelby Elementary (37.85%) and the state average (46.03%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One notable finding is that Big Rose Colony School has maintained a 100% White student population over the past three school years, in contrast to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Anna Jeffries Elementary (42.11% White) and Shelby Elementary (72.95% White). While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio may be seen as advantages, the overall performance and metrics suggest that Big Rose Colony School faces challenges in improving student outcomes and competitiveness within the local and state education landscape.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

24 Big Rose Colony Lane
Shelby, MT 59474

(406) 460-0010

District: Shelby Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,408

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 14

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Big Rose Colony School ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Shelby Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Big Rose Colony School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Shelby Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Rose Colony School is 14. 1 elementary schools in the Shelby Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Big Rose Colony School employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Rose Colony School is $5,408, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Shelby Elementary School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Big Rose Colony School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Shelby Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby Elementary 229^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Big Rose Colony School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.38	287^th	356	19.4%
2023	35.37	242^nd	332	27.1%

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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 Big Rose Colony School

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Year	White	Total
2021	13	13
2022	12	12
2023	14	14
2024	14	14

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 Big Rose Colony School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	1.0	13.0	n/a
2022	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
2023	14	1.0	14.0	n/a
2024	14	1.0	14.0	78.6

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 Big Rose Colony School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	1.0	13.0	n/a
2022	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
2023	14	1.0	14.0	n/a
2024	14	1.0	14.0	78.6

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 Big Rose Colony School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$12,044
2022	$10,467
2023	$5,408

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Schools Near Big Rose Colony 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
Big Rose Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Big Rose Colony Lane	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 460-0010	14	1	14.0	78.6%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.4	242^nd of 332 public elementary schools	27.1%					(n/a)	36.4	27.3		$5,408
Shelby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	901 Valley Street	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	294	21	13.8	58.5%	208 (70.7%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (11.6%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.6%)	52.3	177^th of 332 public elementary schools	46.7%		45.4	216^th of 329 public elementary schools	34.3%	39	33.6	41.3	43.2	$8,134
Horizon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Horizon Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 336-2961	14	1	14.0		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$13,119
Anna Jeffries Elementary	Public	4-5	105 2nd Street NW	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 873-2411	116	10	11.7	67.2%	51 (44.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (19.0%)	42.2	218^th of 332 public elementary schools	34.3%		48.5	207^th of 329 public elementary schools	37.1%	11	33.3	38.9	32.6	$12,945
H C Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	15 2nd Avenue SE	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 873-5513	211	17	12.1	64.5%	82 (38.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (21.3%)	24.9	270^th of 332 public elementary schools	18.7%		20.7	283^rd of 329 public elementary schools	14.0%	13	29.2	23.6		$12,816
Sunburst Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	220 1st St South	Sunburst	59482	Toole County	Sunburst K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 937-2816	87	8	10.2	46.0%	81 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	51.7	181^st of 332 public elementary schools	45.5%		90.6	26^th of 329 public elementary schools	92.1%	155	33.3	47.2		$21,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Rose Colony School

What district is Big Rose Colony School in?

Shelby Elementary

How many students attend Big Rose Colony School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 14 students attended Big Rose Colony School.

Is Big Rose Colony School a good school?

Big Rose Colony School ranks 242^nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Big Rose Colony School?

Students at Big Rose Colony School are 100% White.

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