St Ignatius Elementary School

Summary:

St Ignatius Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 229 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of St Ignatius, Montana. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly half (47.6%) identifying as Native American and the remainder predominantly White (43.67%).

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.2 students per teacher, St Ignatius Elementary School has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state average on Montana assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 31.3% in math, 26.96% in reading, and 27.27% in science, lagging behind the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. This academic underperformance has contributed to the school's low statewide ranking, placing it 255 out of 332 elementary schools and earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pablo Elementary, K William Harvey Elementary, and Charlo Elementary, St Ignatius Elementary School generally underperforms academically, despite having higher per-student spending than some of its neighbors. This suggests that factors beyond just resources may be contributing to the school's struggles, and addressing these issues should be a priority for the St Ignatius K-12 Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 Blaine
       St Ignatius, MT  59865


(406) 745-3811

District: St Ignatius K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,436 Help


Students who attend St Ignatius Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    St Ignatius Middle School
High:    St Ignatius High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
44.7%
White:
40.1%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Ignatius Elementary School ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (44.7%), White (40.1%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Ignatius Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Ignatius Elementary School is $15,436.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St Ignatius K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St Ignatius K-12 Schools 210th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Ignatius Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.07 109th 217 49.8%
2005 31.69 174th 218 20.2%
2006 19.27 220th 234 6.0%
2007 19.09 215th 230 6.5%
2008 15.04 183rd 194 5.7%
2009 24.13 170th 190 10.5%
2010 14.18 214th 241 11.2%
2011 18.60 213th 247 13.8%
2012 31.91 195th 244 20.1%
2013 45.59 166th 246 32.5%
2016 21.27 162nd 191 15.2%
2021 13.84 316th 356 11.2%
2022 34.99 251st 329 23.7%
2023 29.61 255th 332 23.2%
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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 St Ignatius Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 153 0 2 6 154 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 152 5 0 0 212 n/a n/a 0 369
1995 126 0 0 5 169 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 126 0 0 5 169 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 155 0 0 6 207 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 134 2 0 2 175 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 125 0 0 1 154 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 128 0 0 3 136 n/a n/a 0 267
2001 125 3 0 1 112 n/a n/a 0 241
2002 87 3 0 2 132 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 87 3 0 2 132 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 92 2 0 1 125 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 90 2 0 1 126 n/a n/a 0 219
2006 84 4 0 1 123 n/a n/a 0 212
2007 86 7 0 1 122 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 82 3 0 0 125 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 82 3 0 0 129 n/a n/a 0 214
2010 86 6 1 1 140 n/a n/a 0 234
2011 81 3 0 8 129 1 5 0 227
2012 72 4 0 6 140 3 2 0 227
2013 67 2 0 4 148 1 0 0 222
2014 63 3 0 5 157 0 3 0 231
2015 74 7 0 7 170 1 1 0 260
2016 72 6 0 8 155 2 1 0 244
2017 75 5 0 7 146 4 6 0 243
2018 83 1 1 5 136 0 9 0 235
2019 101 4 0 7 134 1 15 0 262
2020 97 4 0 12 114 1 12 0 240
2021 91 3 0 5 106 2 14 0 221
2022 99 3 0 7 112 2 12 0 235
2023 100 1 0 3 109 2 14 0 229
2024 87 1 0 8 97 2 22 0 217

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 St Ignatius Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 315 23.5 13.4 56.8
1994 369 26.1 14.1 47.2
1995 300 23.3 12.9 58.3
1996 300 23.3 12.9 58.3
1997 368 24.4 15.1 49.5
1998 313 21.5 14.6 62.3
1999 280 23.9 11.7 73.2
2000 267 29.0 9.2 77.2
2001 241 24.5 9.8 82.6
2002 224 21.5 10.4 83.9
2003 224 21.5 10.4 83.9
2004 220 18.5 11.9 80.5
2005 219 18.6 11.8 77.2
2006 212 18.1 11.7 76.4
2007 216 18.1 11.9 60.2
2008 210 20.1 10.4 71
2009 214 18.7 11.4 71.5
2010 234 18.5 12.6 78.6
2011 227 18.7 12.1 74.9
2012 227 19.7 11.5 63.4
2013 222 19.8 11.1 81.5
2014 231 18.8 12.2 77.9
2015 260 19.0 13.6 75.8
2016 244 18.0 13.5 100
2017 243 19.0 12.7 100
2018 235 18.1 12.9 100
2019 262 18.7 14.0 56.9
2020 240 20.7 11.5 83.3
2021 221 19.7 11.2 n/a
2022 235 22.2 10.5 n/a
2023 229 21.0 10.9 n/a
2024 217 18.4 11.7 100

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 St Ignatius Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 315 23.5 13.4 56.8
1994 369 26.1 14.1 47.2
1995 300 23.3 12.9 58.3
1996 300 23.3 12.9 58.3
1997 368 24.4 15.1 49.5
1998 313 21.5 14.6 62.3
1999 280 23.9 11.7 73.2
2000 267 29.0 9.2 77.2
2001 241 24.5 9.8 82.6
2002 224 21.5 10.4 83.9
2003 224 21.5 10.4 83.9
2004 220 18.5 11.9 80.5
2005 219 18.6 11.8 77.2
2006 212 18.1 11.7 76.4
2007 216 18.1 11.9 60.2
2008 210 20.1 10.4 71
2009 214 18.7 11.4 71.5
2010 234 18.5 12.6 78.6
2011 227 18.7 12.1 74.9
2012 227 19.7 11.5 63.4
2013 222 19.8 11.1 81.5
2014 231 18.8 12.2 77.9
2015 260 19.0 13.6 75.8
2016 244 18.0 13.5 100
2017 243 19.0 12.7 100
2018 235 18.1 12.9 100
2019 262 18.7 14.0 56.9
2020 240 20.7 11.5 83.3
2021 221 19.7 11.2 n/a
2022 235 22.2 10.5 n/a
2023 229 21.0 10.9 n/a
2024 217 18.4 11.7 100

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 St Ignatius Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,492
2021 $14,523
2022 $15,535
2023 $15,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Ignatius Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students262229
 12.6%
African American41
 75%
American Indian134109
 18.7%
Asian00
Hispanic73
 57.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White101100
 1%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St Ignatius Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended St Ignatius Elementary School.

Students who attend St Ignatius Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : St Ignatius Middle School
High : St Ignatius High School

St Ignatius Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at St Ignatius Elementary School are 45% American Indian, 40% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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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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