Fort Shaw Elementary School

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Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks 74 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fort Shaw Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fort Shaw, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Sun River Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked 75 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Shaw Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 55.56% proficiency in Mathematics, 50% in Reading, and 52.63% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's performance has been strong over the years, with a high ranking of 17 out of 287 Montana elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 90.48% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which presents an opportunity to explore ways to increase diversity and inclusion.

With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.7 to 11.6 over the past three school years, Fort Shaw Elementary School stands out compared to nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 6.7 to 32. This small school size may contribute to the personalized learning environment and the school's consistent academic success. When compared to nearby schools like Cascade Colony School and Greenfield School, Fort Shaw Elementary School maintains a higher level of performance across multiple subject areas, making it a standout institution in the local area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

School Loop Road
Fort Shaw, MT 59443

(406) 264-5110

District: Sun River Valley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,517

Students who attend Fort Shaw Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sun River Middle School
High:	Simms High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

American Indian:

6.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), American Indian (6.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Shaw Elementary School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Fort Shaw Elementary School employs 10.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Shaw Elementary School is $17,517.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Shaw Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sun River Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sun River Valley Elementary 75^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Shaw Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	46.94	128^th	217	41.0%
2005	87.17	14^th	218	93.6%
2006	44.64	152^nd	234	35.0%
2007	42.74	160^th	230	30.4%
2008	71.47	44^th	194	77.3%
2009	71.87	36^th	190	81.1%
2010	66.10	72^nd	241	70.1%
2011	60.72	106^th	247	57.1%
2012	64.95	77^th	244	68.4%
2013	64.44	81^st	246	67.1%
2015	93.85	17^th	287	94.1%
2021	83.12	68^th	356	80.9%
2022	86.91	52^nd	329	84.2%
2023	78.19	74^th	332	77.7%

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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 Fort Shaw Elementary 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	170	170
1991	157	1	0	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	173
1992	155	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	162
1993	147	1	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	156
1994	152	1	1	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	160
1995	136	3	2	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	154
1996	136	3	2	1	12	n/a	n/a	0	154
1997	140	4	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	147
1998	151	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	157
1999	161	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	166
2000	148	1	2	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	158
2001	152	0	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	161
2002	139	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
2003	139	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
2004	126	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2005	120	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2006	91	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2007	111	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2008	99	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	108
2009	99	2	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	108
2010	115	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	121
2011	105	2	0	2	4	0	0	0	113
2012	103	2	0	3	6	0	2	0	116
2013	95	2	0	4	2	0	2	0	105
2014	90	2	0	5	1	1	6	0	105
2015	73	0	0	3	0	0	9	0	85
2016	86	0	0	2	3	0	9	0	100
2017	95	2	0	2	6	0	7	0	112
2018	91	5	0	3	6	0	4	0	109
2019	88	4	0	2	9	2	3	0	108
2020	104	3	0	2	9	0	0	0	118
2021	84	2	0	0	4	0	2	0	92
2022	94	2	0	0	4	0	3	0	103
2023	95	1	0	1	6	0	2	0	105
2024	93	1	1	1	7	0	3	0	106

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 Fort Shaw Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	170	12.0	14.1	26.5
1991	173	12.5	13.8	47.4
1992	162	10.1	16.0	32.7
1993	156	13.1	11.9	46.2
1994	160	13.1	12.2	40.6
1995	154	12.4	12.4	29.9
1996	154	12.4	12.4	29.9
1997	147	12.4	11.9	24.5
1998	157	12.4	12.7	31.2
1999	166	13.3	12.5	34.3
2000	158	13.1	12.1	46.8
2001	161	13.0	12.4	47.8
2002	144	12.5	11.5	48.6
2003	144	12.5	11.5	48.6
2004	127	10.6	12.0	44.1
2005	122	8.6	14.2	37.7
2006	95	7.8	12.2	29.5
2007	115	7.8	14.7	37.4
2008	108	9.6	11.3	44.4
2009	108	9.9	10.9	43.5
2010	121	10.3	11.6	47.1
2011	113	9.9	11.3	38.1
2012	116	9.9	11.6	37.1
2013	105	10.2	10.2	42.9
2014	105	10.1	10.3	51.4
2015	85	9.0	9.4	37.6
2016	100	9.0	11.1	40
2017	112	9.2	12.1	36.6
2018	109	10.0	10.8	36.7
2019	108	8.9	12.1	32.4
2020	118	8.9	13.1	28.8
2021	92	8.5	10.7	n/a
2022	103	8.8	11.6	n/a
2023	105	9.2	11.3	n/a
2024	106	10.1	10.4	41.5

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 Fort Shaw Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	170	12.0	14.1	26.5
1991	173	12.5	13.8	47.4
1992	162	10.1	16.0	32.7
1993	156	13.1	11.9	46.2
1994	160	13.1	12.2	40.6
1995	154	12.4	12.4	29.9
1996	154	12.4	12.4	29.9
1997	147	12.4	11.9	24.5
1998	157	12.4	12.7	31.2
1999	166	13.3	12.5	34.3
2000	158	13.1	12.1	46.8
2001	161	13.0	12.4	47.8
2002	144	12.5	11.5	48.6
2003	144	12.5	11.5	48.6
2004	127	10.6	12.0	44.1
2005	122	8.6	14.2	37.7
2006	95	7.8	12.2	29.5
2007	115	7.8	14.7	37.4
2008	108	9.6	11.3	44.4
2009	108	9.9	10.9	43.5
2010	121	10.3	11.6	47.1
2011	113	9.9	11.3	38.1
2012	116	9.9	11.6	37.1
2013	105	10.2	10.2	42.9
2014	105	10.1	10.3	51.4
2015	85	9.0	9.4	37.6
2016	100	9.0	11.1	40
2017	112	9.2	12.1	36.6
2018	109	10.0	10.8	36.7
2019	108	8.9	12.1	32.4
2020	118	8.9	13.1	28.8
2021	92	8.5	10.7	n/a
2022	103	8.8	11.6	n/a
2023	105	9.2	11.3	n/a
2024	106	10.1	10.4	41.5

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 Fort Shaw Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$14,847
2022	$15,872
2023	$17,517

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Shaw Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	108	105	2.8%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	9	6	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	88	95	8%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%

Schools Near Fort Shaw Elementary 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
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	106	10	10.4	41.5%	93 (87.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	78.2	74^th of 332 public elementary schools	77.7%		86.9	52^nd of 329 public elementary schools	84.2%	22	55.6	50.0	52.6	$17,517
Cascade Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Birdtail Road	Sun River	59483	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5104	14	1	12.5		14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.8	13^th of 332 public elementary schools	96.1%		36.5	246^th of 329 public elementary schools	25.2%	233	63.6	72.7		$2,754
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	62	5	11.5	40.3%	54 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.6	30^th of 332 public elementary schools	91.0%		96.2	12^th of 329 public elementary schools	96.4%	18	55.3	68.4		$17,673
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	168	12	14.5	38.1%	164 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	89.5	31^st of 332 public elementary schools	90.7%		84.8	60^th of 329 public elementary schools	81.8%	29	60.0	65.6	55.6	$12,045
Fairhaven Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Miles SW of Ulm	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	33	2	14.6		32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.3	283^rd of 332 public elementary schools	14.8%		16	295^th of 329 public elementary schools	10.3%	12	16.0	32.0		$7,985
Vaughn School	Public	PK, KG-6	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	112	8	14.3	100.0%	81 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.7%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	48	195^th of 332 public elementary schools	41.3%		34.7	252^nd of 329 public elementary schools	23.4%	57	23.4	39.1	50.0	$12,332
Ulm School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Ulm-Vaughn Road	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	84	8	10.9	28.6%	77 (91.7%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	67.6	111^th of 332 public elementary schools	66.6%		89.5	34^th of 329 public elementary schools	89.7%	77	41.0	51.3	46.7	$11,242
Power School	Public	PK, KG-6	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	49	7	7.4	46.9%	39 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	61.4	136^th of 332 public elementary schools	59.0%		64.2	138^th of 329 public elementary schools	58.1%	2	46.9	34.4	50.0	$14,568
Hillcrest Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1124 Wilson Road	Power	59468	Teton County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 463-2236	12	1	12.0		12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$14,861
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Central Ave W	Cascade	59421	Cascade County	Cascade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 468-2671	137	11	12.5	39.4%	119 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	76.8	81^st of 332 public elementary schools	75.6%		83.2	68^th of 329 public elementary schools	79.3%	13	45.7	54.3	53.9	$10,513

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Shaw Elementary School

How many students attend Fort Shaw Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Fort Shaw Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Shaw Elementary School?

Students at Fort Shaw Elementary School are 88% White, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Fort Shaw Elementary School a good school?

Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks 74^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Fort Shaw Elementary School in?

Sun River Valley Elementary

What schools do graduates of Fort Shaw Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Shaw Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sun River Middle School
High : Simms High School

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