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Wibaux Elementary School

Summary:

Wibaux Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wibaux, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Wibaux K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Wibaux Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages on Montana state assessments, with 58.18% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 63.64% in Reading, and 66.67% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has a strong track record of high rankings and ratings, ranking 22 out of 332 Montana elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating in the 2022-2023 school year. This is likely due to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 students per teacher and its significant investment in resources, with a spending per student of $20,675 in the 2018-2019 school year.

Wibaux Elementary School's consistent high performance and potential for continued growth make it a standout institution in the state of Montana. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it also has a notable Hispanic and Native American representation, adding to the richness of the school community. Unfortunately, the data provided does not include information about any nearby schools for comparison, so it is difficult to assess Wibaux Elementary School's relative strengths and areas for improvement in the regional context.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 415 West Nolan
       Wibaux, MT  59353

(406) 796-2518

District: Wibaux K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,743 Help


Students who attend Wibaux Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wibaux 7-8
High:    Wibaux High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  89

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wibaux Elementary School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (9%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wibaux Elementary School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wibaux Elementary School is $20,743.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wibaux K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wibaux K-12 Schools 45th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wibaux Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.17 26th 218 88.1%
2006 90.15 4th 234 98.3%
2007 89.83 1st 230 99.6%
2008 90.44 5th 194 97.4%
2009 87.58 3rd 190 98.4%
2011 78.57 22nd 247 91.1%
2013 62.68 88th 246 64.2%
2015 68.52 95th 287 66.9%
2016 69.57 56th 191 70.7%
2021 71.94 110th 356 69.1%
2022 71.04 113th 329 65.7%
2023 91.23 22nd 332 93.4%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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 Wibaux Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 104 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 108
1998 113 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1999 99 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 102
2000 97 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2001 88 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2002 81 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 81 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 73 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2005 79 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2006 68 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2007 71 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2008 67 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 73
2009 73 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2010 67 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2011 64 2 2 2 0 2 1 0 73
2012 65 1 2 1 0 2 0 0 71
2013 74 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 79
2014 75 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 82
2015 81 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 89
2016 78 0 1 8 0 0 2 0 89
2017 72 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 81
2018 68 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 79
2019 76 0 0 7 1 0 2 0 86
2020 86 1 0 7 3 0 3 0 100
2021 80 0 0 7 1 0 4 0 92
2022 84 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 94
2023 82 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 92
2024 79 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 89

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 Wibaux Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 113 9.1 12.4 24.8
1995 116 9.8 11.8 36.2
1996 116 9.8 11.8 36.2
1997 108 9.8 11.0 34.3
1998 115 9.4 12.2 40.9
1999 102 9.4 10.9 61.8
2000 99 8.9 11.1 68.7
2001 89 9.6 9.3 50.6
2002 85 9.2 9.2 42.4
2003 85 9.2 9.2 42.4
2004 76 8.5 8.9 36.8
2005 82 7.9 10.4 40.2
2006 73 8.1 9.0 39.7
2007 76 8.2 9.3 40.8
2008 73 8.6 8.5 41.1
2009 77 8.6 9.0 42.9
2010 73 8.4 8.6 45.2
2011 73 8.6 8.4 27.4
2012 71 8.6 8.2 19.7
2013 79 8.1 9.6 31.6
2014 82 9.2 8.8 24.4
2015 89 9.0 9.8 29.2
2016 89 10.0 8.9 30.3
2017 81 9.1 8.8 29.6
2018 79 9.2 8.5 39.2
2019 86 11.2 7.6 32.6
2020 100 9.5 10.4 29
2021 92 9.5 9.6 n/a
2022 94 9.5 9.8 n/a
2023 92 9.5 9.6 n/a
2024 89 9.3 9.5 33.7

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 Wibaux Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 113 9.1 12.4 24.8
1995 116 9.8 11.8 36.2
1996 116 9.8 11.8 36.2
1997 108 9.8 11.0 34.3
1998 115 9.4 12.2 40.9
1999 102 9.4 10.9 61.8
2000 99 8.9 11.1 68.7
2001 89 9.6 9.3 50.6
2002 85 9.2 9.2 42.4
2003 85 9.2 9.2 42.4
2004 76 8.5 8.9 36.8
2005 82 7.9 10.4 40.2
2006 73 8.1 9.0 39.7
2007 76 8.2 9.3 40.8
2008 73 8.6 8.5 41.1
2009 77 8.6 9.0 42.9
2010 73 8.4 8.6 45.2
2011 73 8.6 8.4 27.4
2012 71 8.6 8.2 19.7
2013 79 8.1 9.6 31.6
2014 82 9.2 8.8 24.4
2015 89 9.0 9.8 29.2
2016 89 10.0 8.9 30.3
2017 81 9.1 8.8 29.6
2018 79 9.2 8.5 39.2
2019 86 11.2 7.6 32.6
2020 100 9.5 10.4 29
2021 92 9.5 9.6 n/a
2022 94 9.5 9.8 n/a
2023 92 9.5 9.6 n/a
2024 89 9.3 9.5 33.7

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 Wibaux Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $20,675
2021 $17,051
2022 $18,768
2023 $20,743

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wibaux Elementary 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 Students8692
 7%
African American00
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7682
 7.9%
Two or More Races20
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wibaux Elementary School

Students who attend Wibaux Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wibaux 7-8
High : Wibaux High School

Yes. Wibaux Elementary School ranks in the top 6.6% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Wibaux Elementary School are 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 89 students attended Wibaux Elementary School.


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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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