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White Sulphur Springs Elementary

Summary:

White Sulphur Springs Elementary is a public school serving grades PK-8 in White Sulphur Springs, MT, with a total enrollment of 91 students. The school is part of the White Sulphur Spgs K-12 District, which is ranked 184 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, White Sulphur Springs Elementary is performing below the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 21.67% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%. Similarly, the school's Reading proficiency rate of 40% was lower than the state average of 46.03%. This trend has been consistent over the past three school years, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom third of Montana elementary schools. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, the consistently low academic performance suggests there may be other factors impacting student learning.

While the school's enrollment has remained relatively stable, the racial makeup of the student population has shifted slightly, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students identifying as two or more races. Additionally, the school's performance is below the state average and also underperforming compared to the overall White Sulphur Spgs K-12 District, indicating that the challenges faced by White Sulphur Springs Elementary may be shared by other schools within the district, and a more comprehensive district-level analysis may be warranted.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 405 Central Avenue South
       White Sulphur Springs, MT  59645

(406) 547-3751

District: White Sulphur Spgs K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,895 Help


Students who attend White Sulphur Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    White Sulphur Springs 7-8
High:    White Sulphur Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks worse than 78% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Sulphur Springs Elementary is 9.3. (See more...)
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Compare White Sulphur Springs Elementary employs 10.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Sulphur Springs Elementary is $17,895.
Schooldigger Rankings:

White Sulphur Springs Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

White Sulphur Spgs K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks White Sulphur Spgs K-12 184th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.74 296th 356 16.9%
2022 16.11 293rd 329 10.9%
2023 28.66 259th 332 22.0%
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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 White Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 113 0 0 3 0 0 12 0 128
2017 110 0 0 4 4 0 11 0 129
2018 103 0 0 4 0 0 11 0 118
2019 103 0 0 4 2 0 12 0 121
2020 96 1 0 4 2 0 11 0 114
2021 82 0 0 3 3 0 10 0 98
2022 79 0 1 4 1 0 6 0 91
2023 79 0 1 5 1 0 5 0 91
2024 83 0 1 7 1 0 4 0 96

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 White Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 128 11.0 11.6 68.8
2017 129 12.2 10.5 65.9
2018 118 12.0 9.8 66.1
2019 121 11.6 10.3 71.1
2020 114 10.5 10.8 67.5
2021 98 9.6 10.1 n/a
2022 91 10.3 8.7 n/a
2023 91 10.3 8.8 n/a
2024 96 10.2 9.3 51

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 White Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 128 11.0 11.6 68.8
2017 129 12.2 10.5 65.9
2018 118 12.0 9.8 66.1
2019 121 11.6 10.3 71.1
2020 114 10.5 10.8 67.5
2021 98 9.6 10.1 n/a
2022 91 10.3 8.7 n/a
2023 91 10.3 8.8 n/a
2024 96 10.2 9.3 51

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 White Sulphur Springs Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,599
2021 $13,433
2022 $14,953
2023 $17,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Sulphur Springs Elementary

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 Students12191
 24.8%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White10379
 23.3%
Two or More Races125
 58.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about White Sulphur Springs Elementary

White Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Montana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 96 students attended White Sulphur Springs Elementary.

Students at White Sulphur Springs Elementary are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend White Sulphur Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Sulphur Springs 7-8
High : White Sulphur Springs High 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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