Clinton School

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Clinton School ranks 122 nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clinton School is an elementary school located in Clinton, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school is part of the Missoula Elementary District, which is ranked 90 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clinton School's performance on state tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, it lags behind the top-performing schools in the Missoula area, such as Paxson School and Rattlesnake Elementary School, which consistently rank among the best elementary schools in Montana. Additionally, Clinton School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, indicating inconsistent academic outcomes. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.5, which is higher than the nearby Missoula-area schools and Sunset School, which has a much lower ratio of 5.4.

One interesting finding is that Clinton School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.13%) compared to the more diverse student populations in the nearby Missoula-area schools. This could be an area for the school to explore in terms of understanding the factors contributing to this demographic composition and considering ways to foster a more inclusive and representative student body. By comparing Clinton School's performance to the surrounding schools and identifying key metrics that differentiate it, the school can potentially learn from the practices of higher-performing institutions and implement strategies to enhance its academic outcomes and overall educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

20397 E Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825

(406) 825-3113

District: Clinton Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,233

Students who attend Clinton School usually attend:

Middle:	Clinton 7-8
High:	Hellgate High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Clinton School employs 11.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton School is $12,233.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clinton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton Elementary 90^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	64.56	75^th	217	65.4%
2005	66.62	78^th	218	64.2%
2006	45.04	150^th	234	35.9%
2007	46.69	145^th	230	37.0%
2008	72.43	39^th	194	79.9%
2009	56.92	97^th	190	48.9%
2010	40.03	177^th	241	26.6%
2011	39.74	179^th	247	27.5%
2012	52.29	140^th	244	42.6%
2013	35.07	186^th	246	24.4%
2015	13.50	260^th	287	9.4%
2021	58.23	168^th	356	52.8%
2022	58.77	154^th	329	53.2%
2023	65.22	122^nd	332	63.3%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Clinton 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	243	243
1991	177	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
1992	182	4	2	0	7	n/a	n/a	0	195
1993	202	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1994	197	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1995	198	1	0	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	209
1996	198	1	0	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	209
1997	198	1	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	207
1998	184	1	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	195
1999	150	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2000	158	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2001	166	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2002	137	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2003	137	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2004	138	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	143
2005	136	1	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	145
2006	140	0	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	146
2007	149	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2008	170	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2009	176	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2010	189	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2011	169	0	2	1	1	0	0	0	173
2012	169	3	1	5	0	0	0	0	178
2013	160	4	0	4	0	0	0	0	168
2014	144	3	0	3	4	0	0	0	154
2015	127	2	0	2	5	0	0	0	136
2016	122	2	1	8	3	0	3	0	139
2017	137	2	1	5	1	0	8	0	154
2018	143	2	1	4	1	0	4	0	155
2019	128	2	0	2	1	0	11	0	144
2020	133	1	0	2	0	0	10	0	146
2021	132	4	3	3	3	0	0	0	145
2022	150	4	2	4	1	0	3	0	164
2023	164	4	2	7	1	0	6	0	184
2024	164	3	2	12	2	0	5	0	188

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 Clinton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	243	18.0	13.5	21
1991	178	9.9	17.9	32
1992	195	8.1	24.0	26.2
1993	203	9.8	20.7	42.9
1994	200	11.3	17.7	38
1995	209	10.5	19.9	46.4
1996	209	10.5	19.9	46.4
1997	207	13.4	15.4	35.7
1998	195	11.8	16.5	41.5
1999	158	10.0	15.8	57.6
2000	161	9.9	16.3	50.9
2001	171	11.4	15.0	54.4
2002	142	10.0	14.2	45.8
2003	142	10.0	14.2	45.8
2004	143	10.2	14.0	35.7
2005	145	9.6	15.1	43.4
2006	146	10.2	14.3	43.8
2007	154	10.2	15.1	42.2
2008	174	11.0	15.8	35.6
2009	178	11.0	16.2	37.6
2010	192	12.0	16.0	51
2011	173	12.0	14.4	46.2
2012	178	11.3	15.7	52.2
2013	168	11.8	14.2	57.7
2014	154	11.1	13.7	46.8
2015	136	12.0	11.3	49.3
2016	139	11.0	12.6	48.2
2017	154	10.9	14.1	44.2
2018	155	11.6	13.3	41.9
2019	144	10.5	13.6	52.8
2020	146	11.5	12.6	45.9
2021	145	11.1	13.0	n/a
2022	164	13.1	12.4	n/a
2023	184	11.8	15.5	n/a
2024	188	11.6	16.1	55.9

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 Clinton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	243	18.0	13.5	21
1991	178	9.9	17.9	32
1992	195	8.1	24.0	26.2
1993	203	9.8	20.7	42.9
1994	200	11.3	17.7	38
1995	209	10.5	19.9	46.4
1996	209	10.5	19.9	46.4
1997	207	13.4	15.4	35.7
1998	195	11.8	16.5	41.5
1999	158	10.0	15.8	57.6
2000	161	9.9	16.3	50.9
2001	171	11.4	15.0	54.4
2002	142	10.0	14.2	45.8
2003	142	10.0	14.2	45.8
2004	143	10.2	14.0	35.7
2005	145	9.6	15.1	43.4
2006	146	10.2	14.3	43.8
2007	154	10.2	15.1	42.2
2008	174	11.0	15.8	35.6
2009	178	11.0	16.2	37.6
2010	192	12.0	16.0	51
2011	173	12.0	14.4	46.2
2012	178	11.3	15.7	52.2
2013	168	11.8	14.2	57.7
2014	154	11.1	13.7	46.8
2015	136	12.0	11.3	49.3
2016	139	11.0	12.6	48.2
2017	154	10.9	14.1	44.2
2018	155	11.6	13.3	41.9
2019	144	10.5	13.6	52.8
2020	146	11.5	12.6	45.9
2021	145	11.1	13.0	n/a
2022	164	13.1	12.4	n/a
2023	184	11.8	15.5	n/a
2024	188	11.6	16.1	55.9

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 Clinton School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$14,863
2022	$9,462
2023	$12,232

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	184	27.8%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	164	28.1%
Two or More Races	11	6	45.5%

Schools Near Clinton School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Clinton School	Public	PK, KG-6	20397 E Mullan Rd	Clinton	59825	Missoula County	Clinton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 825-3113	188	12	16.1	55.9%	164 (87.2%)	3 (1.6%)	12 (6.4%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	65.2	122^nd of 332 public elementary schools	63.3%		58.8	154^th of 329 public elementary schools	53.2%	32	43.6	45.5	46.7	$12,233
Potomac School	Public	PK, KG-6	29750 Potomac Road	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Potomac Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 244-5581	81	6	13.6	56.8%	62 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.2%)	9 (11.1%)	78.9	68^th of 332 public elementary schools	79.5%		40.8	235^th of 329 public elementary schools	28.6%	167	52.6	55.3		$13,776
Bonner School	Public	PK, KG-5	9045 Hwy 200 E	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Bonner Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 258-6151	229	20	11.3	52.0%	195 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	62	132^nd of 332 public elementary schools	60.2%		29.7	267^th of 329 public elementary schools	18.8%	135	41.1	43.2	47.1	$13,760
Rattlesnake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1220 Pineview Drive	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4050	407	26	15.4	29.2%	361 (88.7%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.9%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	96.9	6^th of 332 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.5	8^th of 329 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	68.3	73.0	73.6	$11,630
Paxson School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4055	418	30	14.0	36.6%	327 (78.2%)	14 (3.3%)	34 (8.1%)	3 (0.7%)	29 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.4%)	95.2	10^th of 332 public elementary schools	97.0%		92.7	20^th of 329 public elementary schools	93.9%	10	61.6	71.9	70.3	$11,703
Lewis & Clark School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Park	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4035	423	28	14.9	34.8%	350 (82.7%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.3%)	7 (1.7%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	89.2	33^rd of 332 public elementary schools	90.1%		87	51^st of 329 public elementary schools	84.5%	18	54.3	65.3	60.5	$12,616
Russell School	Public	PK, KG-5	3216 Russell Street	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4080	385	30	12.9	59.2%	295 (76.6%)	4 (1.0%)	33 (8.6%)	10 (2.6%)	23 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	74.3	85^th of 332 public elementary schools	74.4%		76.3	85^th of 329 public elementary schools	74.2%		51.4	59.1	40.4	$14,214
Chief Charlo School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Longview Dr	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4005	417	28	14.7	39.6%	350 (83.9%)	6 (1.4%)	23 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	91	23^rd of 332 public elementary schools	93.1%		87.8	42^nd of 329 public elementary schools	87.2%	19	62.8	71.9	53.1	$13,616
Lowell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Phillips St	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4040	325	24	13.3	74.5%	255 (78.5%)	13 (4.0%)	12 (3.7%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	63.6	126^th of 332 public elementary schools	62.0%		56	167^th of 329 public elementary schools	49.2%	41	43.9	48.5	40.9	$16,905
Franklin School	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 S. 11th St	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4020	282	26	10.7	71.6%	210 (74.5%)	19 (6.7%)	26 (9.2%)	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	56.8	157^th of 332 public elementary schools	52.7%		50.5	193^rd of 329 public elementary schools	41.3%	36	30.3	44.7	50.0	$15,100

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton School

What district is Clinton School in?

Clinton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Clinton School attend?

Students who attend Clinton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clinton 7-8
High : Hellgate High School

How many students attend Clinton School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Clinton School.

Is Clinton School a good school?

Clinton School ranks 122^nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton School?

Students at Clinton School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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