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Absarokee School

Summary:

Absarokee School is an elementary school in Absarokee, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 64 students. The school is part of the Absarokee Elementary District, which is ranked 155 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Absarokee School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.62%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Native American students (3.12%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 22.5% in Math, 32.5% in Reading, and 27.27% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 90th out of 246 Montana elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 264th out of 332 in 2022-2023, and its current 1-star rating from SchoolDigger is lower than its previous 2-3 star ratings.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Reed Point Elementary and Columbus Elementary School, Absarokee School's academic performance is generally lower, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's small size, with only 64 students, may present unique challenges and opportunities, and its spending per student ($11,267 in 2018-2019) is lower than some nearby schools, such as Nye School ($37,148) and Luther School ($10,989).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 327 S. Woodard Ave
       Absarokee, MT  59001

(406) 328-4581

District: Absarokee Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,543 Help


Students who attend Absarokee School usually attend:

Middle:    Absarokee 6-8
High:    Absarokee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
3.8%
American Indian:
3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Absarokee School ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), American Indian (3.8%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Absarokee School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Absarokee School is $16,543.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Absarokee Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Absarokee Elementary 155th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Absarokee School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.11 153rd 217 29.5%
2005 45.46 138th 218 36.7%
2006 52.98 127th 234 45.7%
2007 74.01 38th 230 83.5%
2008 56.11 93rd 194 52.1%
2009 53.27 109th 190 42.6%
2010 45.98 163rd 241 32.4%
2011 56.18 127th 247 48.6%
2012 54.16 127th 244 48.0%
2013 62.49 90th 246 63.4%
2021 42.49 239th 356 32.9%
2022 49.68 201st 329 38.9%
2023 26.54 264th 332 20.5%
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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 Absarokee 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 217 217
1991 194 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 207 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1993 203 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 218 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 184 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1996 184 1 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1997 162 1 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1998 171 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 173 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2000 196 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2001 185 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 181 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 181 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 184 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 159 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2006 153 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2007 144 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2008 134 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2009 142 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2010 144 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2011 124 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 132
2012 132 0 0 6 2 0 1 0 141
2013 118 0 0 4 1 0 4 0 127
2014 120 0 1 4 1 0 2 0 128
2015 112 0 1 4 1 0 3 0 121
2016 105 0 0 7 1 0 1 0 114
2017 108 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 116
2018 86 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 90
2019 80 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 82
2020 61 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 64
2021 49 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 54
2022 54 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 57
2023 58 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 64
2024 74 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 80

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 Absarokee School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 217 14.0 15.5 6.5
1991 199 11.2 17.7 11.1
1992 210 10.0 21.0 6.2
1993 209 11.9 17.6 5.7
1994 226 12.6 17.9 7.5
1995 196 12.2 16.1 8.2
1996 196 12.2 16.1 8.2
1997 177 12.0 14.8 8.5
1998 180 11.9 15.1 8.3
1999 187 11.9 15.7 11.2
2000 205 12.2 16.8 11.2
2001 194 11.9 16.3 11.9
2002 184 12.9 14.3 8.7
2003 184 12.9 14.3 8.7
2004 186 12.1 15.4 16.1
2005 160 13.3 12.0 14.4
2006 154 12.3 12.5 13.6
2007 145 12.3 11.8 9
2008 135 12.0 11.3 13.3
2009 144 11.3 12.7 18.1
2010 148 11.5 12.7 20.3
2011 132 10.9 12.0 16.7
2012 141 10.3 13.6 20.6
2013 127 10.5 12.0 29.9
2014 128 10.0 12.7 25.8
2015 121 10.0 12.1 19
2016 114 9.0 12.6 15.8
2017 116 7.7 15.0 20.7
2018 90 6.7 13.2 24.4
2019 82 6.3 12.8 25.6
2020 64 7.3 8.7 17.2
2021 54 6.6 8.1 n/a
2022 57 5.9 9.6 n/a
2023 64 4.8 13.1 n/a
2024 80 5.8 13.6 35

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 Absarokee School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 217 14.0 15.5 6.5
1991 199 11.2 17.7 11.1
1992 210 10.0 21.0 6.2
1993 209 11.9 17.6 5.7
1994 226 12.6 17.9 7.5
1995 196 12.2 16.1 8.2
1996 196 12.2 16.1 8.2
1997 177 12.0 14.8 8.5
1998 180 11.9 15.1 8.3
1999 187 11.9 15.7 11.2
2000 205 12.2 16.8 11.2
2001 194 11.9 16.3 11.9
2002 184 12.9 14.3 8.7
2003 184 12.9 14.3 8.7
2004 186 12.1 15.4 16.1
2005 160 13.3 12.0 14.4
2006 154 12.3 12.5 13.6
2007 145 12.3 11.8 9
2008 135 12.0 11.3 13.3
2009 144 11.3 12.7 18.1
2010 148 11.5 12.7 20.3
2011 132 10.9 12.0 16.7
2012 141 10.3 13.6 20.6
2013 127 10.5 12.0 29.9
2014 128 10.0 12.7 25.8
2015 121 10.0 12.1 19
2016 114 9.0 12.6 15.8
2017 116 7.7 15.0 20.7
2018 90 6.7 13.2 24.4
2019 82 6.3 12.8 25.6
2020 64 7.3 8.7 17.2
2021 54 6.6 8.1 n/a
2022 57 5.9 9.6 n/a
2023 64 4.8 13.1 n/a
2024 80 5.8 13.6 35

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 Absarokee School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,267
2021 $19,814
2022 $18,833
2023 $16,543

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Absarokee 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 Students8264
 22%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White8058
 27.5%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Absarokee School

Students who attend Absarokee School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Absarokee 6-8
High : Absarokee High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Absarokee School.

Absarokee School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Absarokee School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.


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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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