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Swan Valley School

Summary:

Swan Valley School is a small elementary school in Condon, MT, serving grades PK-6 with just 29 students. Despite its small size, the school stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, strong mathematics performance, and high per-student spending compared to the state average.

With a student-teacher ratio ranging from 7.7 to 9.3 over the past three years, Swan Valley School provides a highly personalized learning environment for its students. The school has consistently outperformed the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 43.75% of students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 36.59%. However, the school's reading proficiency has been more variable, with scores ranging from 16.67% to 43.75% over the past three years, sometimes falling below the state average.

While Swan Valley School's academic performance has been strong in some areas, the school has faced challenges in maintaining its statewide ranking, which has fluctuated over the past few years. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white, with only a small percentage of Hispanic students and no representation from other racial/ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to address in order to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6423 Highway 83
       Condon, MT  59826

(406) 754-2320

District: Swan Valley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,328 Help


Students who attend Swan Valley School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  26

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swan Valley School ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swan Valley School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swan Valley School is $19,328.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Swan Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Swan Valley Elementary 136th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swan Valley School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.22 155th 356 56.5%
2022 37.72 243rd 329 26.1%
2023 59.24 146th 332 56.0%
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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 Swan Valley 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 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1992 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1993 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1994 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1995 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1996 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1997 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1999 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2000 51 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2002 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2003 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2004 27 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2005 23 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2006 30 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2007 32 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2008 30 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2009 28 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 28 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2011 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
2012 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23
2013 23 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 24
2014 17 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 18
2015 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 19
2016 18 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 20
2017 21 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 23
2018 15 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 17
2019 23 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 24
2020 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2021 17 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 18
2022 27 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 29
2023 27 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 29
2024 24 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 26

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 Swan Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 5.5 12.0 n/a
1991 56 3.6 15.5 0
1992 66 3.6 18.3 10.6
1993 69 3.8 18.2 10.1
1994 70 5.3 13.2 8.6
1995 79 5.6 14.1 5.1
1996 79 5.6 14.1 5.1
1997 69 5.5 12.5 8.7
1998 59 4.7 12.6 0
1999 55 4.8 11.5 14.5
2000 52 4.8 10.8 15.4
2001 48 4.5 10.7 8.3
2002 31 4.2 7.4 3.2
2003 31 4.2 7.4 3.2
2004 28 4.0 7.0 3.6
2005 24 3.2 7.5 12.5
2006 31 3.2 9.7 9.7
2007 34 3.2 10.6 11.8
2008 31 3.5 8.9 12.9
2009 30 4.2 7.1 76.7
2010 29 3.3 8.6 13.8
2011 29 3.2 9.0 17.2
2012 23 3.2 7.1 30.4
2013 24 3.2 7.4 25
2014 18 2.2 8.1 16.7
2015 19 2.0 9.5 0
2016 20 2.0 10.0 0
2017 23 2.5 9.0 0
2018 17 2.2 7.4 29.4
2019 24 2.3 10.2 12.5
2020 20 2.3 8.3 55
2021 18 2.3 7.7 n/a
2022 29 3.1 9.3 n/a
2023 29 3.0 9.3 n/a
2024 26 2.7 9.5 57.7

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 Swan Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 5.5 12.0 n/a
1991 56 3.6 15.5 0
1992 66 3.6 18.3 10.6
1993 69 3.8 18.2 10.1
1994 70 5.3 13.2 8.6
1995 79 5.6 14.1 5.1
1996 79 5.6 14.1 5.1
1997 69 5.5 12.5 8.7
1998 59 4.7 12.6 0
1999 55 4.8 11.5 14.5
2000 52 4.8 10.8 15.4
2001 48 4.5 10.7 8.3
2002 31 4.2 7.4 3.2
2003 31 4.2 7.4 3.2
2004 28 4.0 7.0 3.6
2005 24 3.2 7.5 12.5
2006 31 3.2 9.7 9.7
2007 34 3.2 10.6 11.8
2008 31 3.5 8.9 12.9
2009 30 4.2 7.1 76.7
2010 29 3.3 8.6 13.8
2011 29 3.2 9.0 17.2
2012 23 3.2 7.1 30.4
2013 24 3.2 7.4 25
2014 18 2.2 8.1 16.7
2015 19 2.0 9.5 0
2016 20 2.0 10.0 0
2017 23 2.5 9.0 0
2018 17 2.2 7.4 29.4
2019 24 2.3 10.2 12.5
2020 20 2.3 8.3 55
2021 18 2.3 7.7 n/a
2022 29 3.1 9.3 n/a
2023 29 3.0 9.3 n/a
2024 26 2.7 9.5 57.7

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 Swan Valley School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,785
2021 $25,288
2022 $23,567
2023 $19,328

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Swan Valley 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 Students2429
 20.8%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White2327
 17.4%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swan Valley School

Swan Valley School ranks 146th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 26 students attended Swan Valley School.

Students at Swan Valley School are 92% White, 8% Hispanic.

Students who attend Swan Valley School usually go on to attend:

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


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