Serving 26 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yellowstone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yellowstone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Yellowstone Elementary School's student population of 26 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yellowstone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellowstone Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
4%
1%
White
62%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellowstone Elementary School's ranking?
Yellowstone Elementary School is ranked #392 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Yellowstone Elementary School often compared to?
Yellowstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington School, Shepherd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Yellowstone Elementary School?
26 students attend Yellowstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Yellowstone Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yellowstone Elementary School?
Yellowstone Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Yellowstone Elementary School offer ?
Yellowstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Yellowstone Elementary School part of?
Yellowstone Elementary School is part of Yellowstone Academy Elem School District.
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