Woodman School

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Woodman School ranks 229 th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Woodman School is an elementary school in Lolo, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 47 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including declining academic performance and a lack of student diversity compared to nearby schools.

Woodman School's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (26.32%) and Reading (42.11%) were below the state averages (36.59% and 46.03%, respectively). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 78th out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to 229th out of 332 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). In contrast, schools like Jeannette Rankin Elementary and Chief Charlo School consistently outperform Woodman School in academic measures and have higher statewide rankings.

Another notable aspect of Woodman School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (91.49%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. This lack of diversity may indicate a need to address issues of equity and inclusion at the school. Additionally, Woodman School's spending per student ($13,587 in 2018-2019) is higher than the nearby schools, but this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices to better support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

18470 Highway 12 West
Lolo, MT 59847

(406) 273-6770

District: Woodman Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,300

Students who attend Woodman School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodman 7-8
High:	Sentinel High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

African American:

4.3%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodman School ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), African American (4.3%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodman School is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Woodman School employs 4.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodman School is $14,300.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Woodman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodman Elementary 209^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodman School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2015	75.65	78^th	287	72.8%
2021	38.38	253^rd	356	28.9%
2022	68.47	123^rd	329	62.6%
2023	38.33	229^th	332	31.0%

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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 Woodman 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	48	48
1991	51	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
1992	55	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	56
1993	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	50
1994	53	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	55
1995	42	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
1996	42	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
1997	42	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	45
1998	41	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1999	34	0	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	42
2000	38	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2001	38	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2002	27	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2003	27	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2004	25	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	27
2005	25	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	27
2006	22	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
2007	18	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	20
2008	26	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	28
2009	37	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
2010	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2011	44	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	44
2012	35	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	36
2013	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	36
2014	31	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	31
2015	27	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	29
2016	25	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	26
2017	25	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	26
2018	25	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	28
2019	27	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	32
2020	26	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	30
2021	29	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	33
2022	32	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	36
2023	43	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	47

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 Woodman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	48	5.5	8.7	n/a
1991	51	3.4	15.0	0
1992	56	3.4	16.4	n/a
1993	50	4.3	11.6	0
1994	55	3.5	15.7	0
1995	45	4.3	10.5	0
1996	45	4.3	10.5	0
1997	45	3.7	12.2	0
1998	47	3.9	12.1	0
1999	42	4.2	10.0	n/a
2000	43	3.9	11.0	n/a
2001	40	4.2	9.5	0
2002	28	3.5	8.0	0
2003	28	3.5	8.0	0
2004	27	2.5	10.8	0
2005	27	2.9	9.3	n/a
2006	22	2.6	8.5	n/a
2007	20	2.6	7.7	n/a
2008	28	3.0	9.3	n/a
2009	41	3.1	13.2	n/a
2010	42	3.7	11.2	n/a
2011	44	3.7	11.8	n/a
2012	36	4.2	8.4	0
2013	36	3.2	11.0	0
2014	31	4.3	7.1	0
2015	29	4.0	7.2	0
2016	26	4.0	6.5	0
2017	26	3.6	7.2	0
2018	28	3.2	8.7	0
2019	32	3.1	10.2	9.4
2020	30	3.4	8.6	10
2021	33	3.5	9.2	n/a
2022	36	3.6	9.9	n/a
2023	47	4.8	9.6	n/a

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 Woodman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	48	5.5	8.7	n/a
1991	51	3.4	15.0	0
1992	56	3.4	16.4	n/a
1993	50	4.3	11.6	0
1994	55	3.5	15.7	0
1995	45	4.3	10.5	0
1996	45	4.3	10.5	0
1997	45	3.7	12.2	0
1998	47	3.9	12.1	0
1999	42	4.2	10.0	n/a
2000	43	3.9	11.0	n/a
2001	40	4.2	9.5	0
2002	28	3.5	8.0	0
2003	28	3.5	8.0	0
2004	27	2.5	10.8	0
2005	27	2.9	9.3	n/a
2006	22	2.6	8.5	n/a
2007	20	2.6	7.7	n/a
2008	28	3.0	9.3	n/a
2009	41	3.1	13.2	n/a
2010	42	3.7	11.2	n/a
2011	44	3.7	11.8	n/a
2012	36	4.2	8.4	0
2013	36	3.2	11.0	0
2014	31	4.3	7.1	0
2015	29	4.0	7.2	0
2016	26	4.0	6.5	0
2017	26	3.6	7.2	0
2018	28	3.2	8.7	0
2019	32	3.1	10.2	9.4
2020	30	3.4	8.6	10
2021	33	3.5	9.2	n/a
2022	36	3.6	9.9	n/a
2023	47	4.8	9.6	n/a

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 Woodman School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,587
2021	$19,067
2022	$18,098
2023	$14,300

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodman School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	32	47	46.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	27	43	59.3%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Woodman 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
Woodman School	Public	PK, KG-6	18470 Highway 12 West	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Woodman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6770	47	5	9.6		43 (91.5%)	2 (4.3%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.3	229^th of 332 public elementary schools	31.0%		68.5	123^rd of 329 public elementary schools	62.6%	106	26.3	42.1		$14,300
Lolo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6686	290	24	11.9		257 (88.6%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	46.9	198^th of 332 public elementary schools	40.4%		43.4	224^th of 329 public elementary schools	31.9%	26	33.3	43.0		$18,054
Jeannette Rankin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5150 Bigfork Rd.	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4010	461	28	16.2		411 (89.2%)	5 (1.1%)	15 (3.3%)	13 (2.8%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	92.9	20^th of 332 public elementary schools	94.0%		93.7	19^th of 329 public elementary schools	94.2%	1	69.3	65.1	61.3	$12,786
Target Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	437	25	17.4		372 (85.1%)	4 (0.9%)	17 (3.9%)	7 (1.6%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	72.1	94^th of 332 public elementary schools	71.7%		81.4	72^nd of 329 public elementary schools	78.1%	22	43.8	57.5	44.6	$10,248
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	429	29	14.6		362 (84.4%)	11 (2.6%)	22 (5.1%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	91	23^rd of 332 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.8	42^nd of 329 public elementary schools	87.2%	19	62.8	71.9	53.1	$13,616
Florence-Carlton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5602 Old Highway 93	Florence	59833	Ravalli County	Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6741	342	25	13.8		306 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	58.7	149^th of 332 public elementary schools	55.1%		47	210^th of 329 public elementary schools	36.2%	61	36.1	48.5	41.9	$12,377
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	387	31	12.6		303 (78.3%)	7 (1.8%)	23 (5.9%)	8 (2.1%)	32 (8.3%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	84.5	50^th of 332 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.9	59^th of 329 public elementary schools	82.1%	9	50.5	55.4	72.7	$14,756
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	367	28	13.1		283 (77.1%)	8 (2.2%)	24 (6.5%)	9 (2.5%)	26 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	74.3	85^th of 332 public elementary schools	74.4%		76.3	85^th of 329 public elementary schools	74.2%		51.4	59.1	40.4	$14,214
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	289	25	11.6		218 (75.4%)	19 (6.6%)	25 (8.7%)	7 (2.4%)	13 (4.5%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	56.8	157^th of 332 public elementary schools	52.7%		50.5	193^rd of 329 public elementary schools	41.3%	36	30.3	44.7	50.0	$15,100
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades	Public	2-3	2365 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2160	338	20	16.5		277 (82.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.5%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	80.9	61^st of 332 public elementary schools	81.6%		80.3	77^th of 329 public elementary schools	76.6%	16	50.6	59.3		$11,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodman School

What district is Woodman School in?

Woodman Elementary

How many students attend Woodman School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 47 students attended Woodman School.

What is the racial makeup of Woodman School?

Students at Woodman School are 91% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Woodman School attend?

Students who attend Woodman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodman 7-8
High : Sentinel High School

Is Woodman School a good school?

Woodman School ranks 229^th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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