Dupuyer School

Summary:

Dupuyer School is a small elementary school in Dupuyer, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 21 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Montana assessments, with 0% of students proficient or better in both mathematics and reading for the 2022-2023 school year.

Dupuyer School has ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools for the past three years, placing 330th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023. This low performance is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Bynum School and Valier School, which have higher proficiency rates and overall school rankings. Dupuyer School also has a 100% white student population, significantly different from the more diverse student bodies at nearby schools like Heart Butte Elementary, which is 98.95% Native American.

While Dupuyer School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, this does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes for students. The school's consistently low performance and ranking suggest that it may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Further investigation into the factors influencing the school's performance, such as its small size, limited resources, and the socioeconomic status of the surrounding Valier Elementary community, could provide valuable insights into how to improve the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

319 Columbus Loop
Dupuyer, MT 59432

(406) 472-3297

District: Dupuyer Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,353

Students who attend Dupuyer School usually attend:

High:

Valier High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dupuyer School ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.8%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dupuyer School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Dupuyer School employs 3.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dupuyer School is $14,353.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dupuyer Elementary:

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

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Rank History for Dupuyer School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2021	10.07	329^th	356	7.6%
2022	3.94	319^th	329	3.0%
2023	1.51	330^th	332	0.6%

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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 Dupuyer 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	38	38
1991	27	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	31
1992	25	0	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	30
1993	25	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	27
1994	27	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	29
1995	20	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	23
1996	20	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	23
1997	19	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	22
1998	18	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	18
1999	14	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
2000	13	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	14
2001	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
2002	14	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
2003	14	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
2004	11	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	11
2005	13	0	0	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	22
2006	11	0	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	0	22
2007	12	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	20
2008	5	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	0	15
2009	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2010	7	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	8
2011	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10
2012	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12
2013	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10
2014	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
2015	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
2016	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2017	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	20
2018	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	19
2019	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	21
2020	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	18
2021	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	14
2022	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	16
2023	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	21
2024	45	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	46

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 Dupuyer School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	38	3.0	12.6	36.8
1991	31	3.0	10.3	32.3
1992	30	3.0	10.0	43.3
1993	27	3.0	9.0	14.8
1994	29	2.0	14.5	34.5
1995	23	2.0	11.5	43.5
1996	23	2.0	11.5	43.5
1997	22	2.0	11.0	40.9
1998	18	2.0	9.0	27.8
1999	14	2.0	7.0	64.3
2000	14	1.0	14.0	21.4
2001	10	1.0	10.0	0
2002	14	1.0	14.0	0
2003	14	1.0	14.0	0
2004	11	1.0	11.0	0
2005	22	2.0	11.0	68.2
2006	22	1.0	22.0	81.8
2007	20	2.0	10.0	70
2008	15	2.0	7.5	80
2009	6	1.0	6.0	50
2010	8	1.0	8.0	50
2011	10	1.0	10.0	40
2012	12	1.0	12.0	33.3
2013	10	1.0	10.0	0
2014	3	1.0	3.0	0
2015	3	1.0	3.0	n/a
2016	1	1.0	1.0	n/a
2017	20	2.0	10.0	0
2018	19	3.0	6.3	0
2019	21	3.0	7.0	14.3
2020	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2021	14	1.0	14.0	n/a
2022	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2023	21	2.0	10.5	n/a
2024	46	3.9	11.5	n/a

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 Dupuyer School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	38	3.0	12.6	36.8
1991	31	3.0	10.3	32.3
1992	30	3.0	10.0	43.3
1993	27	3.0	9.0	14.8
1994	29	2.0	14.5	34.5
1995	23	2.0	11.5	43.5
1996	23	2.0	11.5	43.5
1997	22	2.0	11.0	40.9
1998	18	2.0	9.0	27.8
1999	14	2.0	7.0	64.3
2000	14	1.0	14.0	21.4
2001	10	1.0	10.0	0
2002	14	1.0	14.0	0
2003	14	1.0	14.0	0
2004	11	1.0	11.0	0
2005	22	2.0	11.0	68.2
2006	22	1.0	22.0	81.8
2007	20	2.0	10.0	70
2008	15	2.0	7.5	80
2009	6	1.0	6.0	50
2010	8	1.0	8.0	50
2011	10	1.0	10.0	40
2012	12	1.0	12.0	33.3
2013	10	1.0	10.0	0
2014	3	1.0	3.0	0
2015	3	1.0	3.0	n/a
2016	1	1.0	1.0	n/a
2017	20	2.0	10.0	0
2018	19	3.0	6.3	0
2019	21	3.0	7.0	14.3
2020	18	2.0	9.0	83.3
2021	14	1.0	14.0	n/a
2022	16	1.0	16.0	n/a
2023	21	2.0	10.5	n/a
2024	46	3.9	11.5	n/a

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 Dupuyer School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2021	$20,299
2022	$18,852
2023	$14,352

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dupuyer School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Total Students	21	21
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	21
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Dupuyer 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
Dupuyer School	Public	PK, KG-8	319 Columbus Loop	Dupuyer	59432	Pondera County	Dupuyer Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 472-3297	46	4	11.5		45 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.5	330^th of 332 public elementary schools	0.6%		3.9	319^th of 329 public elementary schools	3.0%	11	0.0	0.0		$14,353
Pondera Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Pondera Colony Rd	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3464	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	26.1	265^th of 332 public elementary schools	20.2%		28.9	270^th of 329 public elementary schools	17.9%	5	25.0	31.3		$13,461
Pendroy School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 W Pendroy Rd	Pendroy	59467	Teton County	Pendroy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 469-2387	11	1	11.0		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$21,702
Miami School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 New Miami Colony Lane	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Miami Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 472-3325	41	1	41.0		41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.6	312^th of 332 public elementary schools	6.0%		14	300^th of 329 public elementary schools	8.8%	12	12.0	12.0		$10,745
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center	Public	PK, KG-8	804 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	22	1	20.7	100.0%	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.4	274^th of 332 public elementary schools	17.5%		23.6	277^th of 329 public elementary schools	15.8%	3	20.0	33.3		$14,552
Valier School	Public	PK, KG-6	723 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	66	8	8.1	60.6%	38 (57.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	18.6	284^th of 332 public elementary schools	14.5%		50	198^th of 329 public elementary schools	39.8%	86	26.3	15.8		$14,307
Heart Butte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1 School Road	Heart Butte	59448	Pondera County	Heart Butte K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 338-2200	96	11	9.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.8	327^th of 332 public elementary schools	1.5%		2.2	325^th of 329 public elementary schools	1.2%	2	2.0	0.0	0.0	$28,377
Bynum School	Public	PK, KG-8	210 Central Ave	Bynum	59419	Teton County	Bynum Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 469-2373	8	2	4.0		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.8	301^st of 332 public elementary schools	9.3%		31.7	260^th of 329 public elementary schools	21.0%	41	18.8	18.8		$9,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Dupuyer School

What district is Dupuyer School in?

Dupuyer Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Dupuyer School?

Students at Dupuyer School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

Is Dupuyer School a good school?

Dupuyer School ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Dupuyer School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended Dupuyer School.

What schools do graduates of Dupuyer School attend?

Students who attend Dupuyer School usually go on to attend:

High : Valier High School

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