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Vida School

Summary:

Vida School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Vida, MT, with a total enrollment of 46 students. Despite its small size, Vida School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outpacing the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state assessments.

In the 2022-2023 school year, 52% of Vida School students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 56% were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. This strong academic performance has earned Vida School a high statewide ranking, reaching as high as 6th out of 287 Montana elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year. Additionally, Vida School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 17.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Southside School (11.2) and Frontier School (10.7), suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Vida School's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 6th out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 to 67th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023, indicating that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, Vida School's student population has become more racially diverse, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 80% in 2020-2021 to 84.78% in 2022-2023, and the percentage of Native American students increasing from 11.43% to 4.35% during the same period. Despite these changes, Vida School's academic performance, student-teacher ratio, and spending per student (higher than the nearby Southside School and Frontier School) suggest that it continues to provide a robust educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 200 Shell Street
       Vida, MT  59274

(406) 525-3374

District: Vida Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,671 Help


Students who attend Vida School usually attend:

High:    Circle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  45

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
American Indian:
8.9%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vida School ranks better than 79.8% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), American Indian (8.9%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vida School is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vida School is $11,671.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Vida Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vida Elementary 52nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vida School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 98.26 6th 287 97.9%
2021 57.18 174th 356 51.1%
2022 66.49 131st 329 60.2%
2023 79.14 67th 332 79.8%
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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 Vida 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 18 18
1991 16 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 18
1992 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
1993 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1994 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1995 15 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1996 15 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1997 20 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 21
1998 19 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 20
1999 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2000 19 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 22
2001 18 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 21
2002 14 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2003 14 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2004 20 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2005 10 2 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 18
2006 13 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 19
2007 21 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 24
2008 8 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
2009 5 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 8
2010 6 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2011 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9
2012 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11
2013 14 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 19
2014 13 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 14
2015 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 16
2016 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2017 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2018 20 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 21
2019 18 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 21
2020 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 17
2021 28 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 35
2022 34 0 1 1 4 0 3 0 43
2023 39 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 46
2024 37 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 45

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 Vida School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
1991 18 2.0 9.0 0
1992 14 2.0 7.0 n/a
1993 18 2.0 9.0 0
1994 17 2.0 8.5 0
1995 17 2.0 8.5 0
1996 17 2.0 8.5 0
1997 21 2.0 10.5 0
1998 20 2.0 10.0 0
1999 20 2.3 8.7 n/a
2000 22 2.3 9.6 n/a
2001 21 3.0 7.0 0
2002 16 2.0 8.0 0
2003 16 2.0 8.0 0
2004 22 2.5 8.8 0
2005 18 2.5 7.2 n/a
2006 19 2.5 7.6 n/a
2007 24 3.0 8.0 n/a
2008 9 1.0 9.0 0
2009 8 1.0 8.0 0
2010 7 1.0 7.0 0
2011 9 1.0 9.0 0
2012 11 1.0 11.0 0
2013 19 1.0 19.0 0
2014 14 2.0 7.0 0
2015 16 2.0 8.0 0
2016 21 2.0 10.5 0
2017 20 2.0 10.0 0
2018 21 2.0 10.5 0
2019 21 2.0 10.5 14.3
2020 17 2.0 8.5 17.6
2021 35 2.0 17.5 n/a
2022 43 3.0 14.3 n/a
2023 46 3.0 15.3 n/a
2024 45 3.0 15.0 6.7

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 Vida School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
1991 18 2.0 9.0 0
1992 14 2.0 7.0 n/a
1993 18 2.0 9.0 0
1994 17 2.0 8.5 0
1995 17 2.0 8.5 0
1996 17 2.0 8.5 0
1997 21 2.0 10.5 0
1998 20 2.0 10.0 0
1999 20 2.3 8.7 n/a
2000 22 2.3 9.6 n/a
2001 21 3.0 7.0 0
2002 16 2.0 8.0 0
2003 16 2.0 8.0 0
2004 22 2.5 8.8 0
2005 18 2.5 7.2 n/a
2006 19 2.5 7.6 n/a
2007 24 3.0 8.0 n/a
2008 9 1.0 9.0 0
2009 8 1.0 8.0 0
2010 7 1.0 7.0 0
2011 9 1.0 9.0 0
2012 11 1.0 11.0 0
2013 19 1.0 19.0 0
2014 14 2.0 7.0 0
2015 16 2.0 8.0 0
2016 21 2.0 10.5 0
2017 20 2.0 10.0 0
2018 21 2.0 10.5 0
2019 21 2.0 10.5 14.3
2020 17 2.0 8.5 17.6
2021 35 2.0 17.5 n/a
2022 43 3.0 14.3 n/a
2023 46 3.0 15.3 n/a
2024 45 3.0 15.0 6.7

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 Vida School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,693
2021 $10,931
2022 $11,665
2023 $11,671

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vida School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2146
 119%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1839
 116.7%
Two or More Races24
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vida School

Students at Vida School are 82% White, 9% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 45 students attended Vida School.

Students who attend Vida School usually go on to attend:

High : Circle High School

Vida School ranks 67th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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