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Boulder Elementary School

Summary:

Boulder Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boulder, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Boulder Elementary District, which is ranked 150 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Boulder Elementary School has performed well in reading proficiency, with rates ranging from 50% to 58.46% over the past 3 years, the school has struggled in mathematics and science. Its mathematics proficiency rates have been lower than the state average, ranging from 26.15% to 47.3%, and its science proficiency rates have been mixed, ranging from 21.05% to 45%. In comparison, the nearby Clancy School has consistently outperformed the state average in both mathematics and reading. Additionally, Boulder Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 62nd out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 to 220th out of 332 schools in the most recent year, indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools in Montana.

The nearby Basin School, which has an extremely small enrollment of only 11 students, may present unique challenges and opportunities that could be worth further investigation. Additionally, the lack of data on the school's free and reduced-price lunch rates makes it difficult to fully understand the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing its performance. Overall, while Boulder Elementary School has some areas of strength, it faces challenges in mathematics and science, as well as a declining statewide ranking, which suggests opportunities for improvement and learning from the practices of nearby high-performing schools like Clancy School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 205 So Washington
       Boulder, MT  59632

(406) 225-3316

District: Boulder Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,528 Help


Students who attend Boulder Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Boulder 7-8
High:    Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boulder Elementary School ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boulder Elementary School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boulder Elementary School is $15,528.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Boulder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Elementary 150th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boulder Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.38 208th 217 4.1%
2005 12.24 202nd 218 7.3%
2006 35.23 184th 234 21.4%
2007 39.95 173rd 230 24.8%
2008 34.73 158th 194 18.6%
2009 56.63 99th 190 47.9%
2010 50.91 142nd 241 41.1%
2011 67.06 75th 247 69.6%
2012 61.69 93rd 244 61.9%
2013 51.48 151st 246 38.6%
2015 78.80 62nd 287 78.4%
2016 61.80 69th 191 63.9%
2021 57.27 173rd 356 51.4%
2022 75.49 90th 329 72.6%
2023 41.91 220th 332 33.7%
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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Enrollment information for Boulder Elementary 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 257 257
1991 181 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 186
1992 169 0 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 182
1993 166 0 3 6 11 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 184 1 5 0 9 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 166 0 7 2 26 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 166 0 7 2 26 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 182 0 6 3 9 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 194 0 5 7 8 n/a n/a 0 214
1999 167 2 7 9 8 n/a n/a 0 193
2000 179 0 7 4 6 n/a n/a 0 196
2001 153 0 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 163
2002 141 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 149
2003 141 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 149
2004 125 1 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 140 3 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 135 4 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 121 4 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2008 138 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 143
2009 119 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2010 115 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 122
2011 115 1 0 3 1 0 5 0 125
2012 101 3 0 6 3 0 4 0 117
2013 111 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 125
2014 118 0 0 11 2 0 11 0 142
2015 102 0 0 10 3 0 10 0 125
2016 98 0 0 9 5 0 6 0 118
2017 106 0 1 8 5 0 7 0 127
2018 100 1 0 10 5 0 6 0 122
2019 97 0 0 6 1 0 7 0 111
2020 106 0 0 7 5 0 8 0 126
2021 97 0 0 6 3 0 11 0 117
2022 110 0 0 10 5 0 13 0 138
2023 142 0 0 12 4 0 14 0 172
2024 135 0 0 15 3 0 13 0 166

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 Boulder Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 257 16.2 15.8 16.3
1991 186 10.2 18.2 23.1
1992 182 9.5 19.1 23.6
1993 186 12.6 14.8 26.9
1994 199 12.0 16.6 29.6
1995 201 12.3 16.3 26.4
1996 201 12.3 16.3 26.4
1997 200 12.7 15.7 30
1998 214 14.0 15.3 24.8
1999 193 12.1 16.0 41.5
2000 196 13.1 15.0 36.7
2001 163 13.3 12.3 39.9
2002 149 10.6 14.1 42.3
2003 149 10.6 14.1 42.3
2004 135 10.5 12.9 50.4
2005 152 10.0 15.2 60.5
2006 144 10.6 13.6 71.5
2007 129 8.2 15.7 68.2
2008 143 7.9 18.1 53.1
2009 125 8.1 15.4 62.4
2010 122 9.1 13.3 72.1
2011 125 9.2 13.4 67.2
2012 117 8.6 13.4 59.8
2013 125 9.4 13.2 62.4
2014 142 9.5 14.9 62
2015 125 10.0 12.5 64.8
2016 118 9.0 13.1 55.1
2017 127 9.6 13.2 63.8
2018 122 9.2 13.2 66.4
2019 111 8.8 12.5 53.2
2020 126 9.1 13.7 50
2021 117 8.5 13.7 n/a
2022 138 9.5 14.5 n/a
2023 172 10.5 16.3 n/a
2024 166 9.9 16.6 62.7

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 Boulder Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 257 16.2 15.8 16.3
1991 186 10.2 18.2 23.1
1992 182 9.5 19.1 23.6
1993 186 12.6 14.8 26.9
1994 199 12.0 16.6 29.6
1995 201 12.3 16.3 26.4
1996 201 12.3 16.3 26.4
1997 200 12.7 15.7 30
1998 214 14.0 15.3 24.8
1999 193 12.1 16.0 41.5
2000 196 13.1 15.0 36.7
2001 163 13.3 12.3 39.9
2002 149 10.6 14.1 42.3
2003 149 10.6 14.1 42.3
2004 135 10.5 12.9 50.4
2005 152 10.0 15.2 60.5
2006 144 10.6 13.6 71.5
2007 129 8.2 15.7 68.2
2008 143 7.9 18.1 53.1
2009 125 8.1 15.4 62.4
2010 122 9.1 13.3 72.1
2011 125 9.2 13.4 67.2
2012 117 8.6 13.4 59.8
2013 125 9.4 13.2 62.4
2014 142 9.5 14.9 62
2015 125 10.0 12.5 64.8
2016 118 9.0 13.1 55.1
2017 127 9.6 13.2 63.8
2018 122 9.2 13.2 66.4
2019 111 8.8 12.5 53.2
2020 126 9.1 13.7 50
2021 117 8.5 13.7 n/a
2022 138 9.5 14.5 n/a
2023 172 10.5 16.3 n/a
2024 166 9.9 16.6 62.7

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 Boulder Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $16,847
2022 $17,148
2023 $15,528

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Boulder 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 Students111172
 55%
African American00
American Indian14
 300%
Asian00
Hispanic612
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White97142
 46.4%
Two or More Races714
 100%

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

Middle : Boulder 7-8
High : Jefferson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Boulder Elementary School.

Students at Boulder Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Boulder Elementary School ranks 220th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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