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Alder School

Public PK, KG-8

 36 Upper Ruby River Rd
       Alder, MT  59710

(406) 842-5285

District: Alder Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,492 Help


Students who attend Alder School usually attend:

High:    Sheridan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  15

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
African American:
6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Compare Details Alder School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alder School is 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alder School is $17,492.
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Rank History for Alder School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.05 18th 356 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Alder 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 24 24
1991 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1992 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1993 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1994 27 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1995 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1996 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1997 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1998 30 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1999 25 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2000 23 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2001 27 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2002 11 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2003 11 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
2004 10 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2005 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2006 21 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 25
2007 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2008 19 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 20
2009 20 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 22
2010 24 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 25
2011 22 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 24
2012 23 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 26
2013 12 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 13
2014 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11
2015 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2016 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17
2017 21 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 24
2018 17 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 20
2019 22 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 24
2020 21 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 25
2021 24 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 30
2022 7 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 12
2023 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 17
2024 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15

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 Alder School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 24 2.0 12.0 33.3
1991 31 2.0 15.5 35.5
1992 29 2.0 14.5 20.7
1993 25 2.0 12.5 28
1994 27 2.0 13.5 25.9
1995 39 2.0 19.5 33.3
1996 39 2.0 19.5 33.3
1997 41 2.0 20.5 24.4
1998 31 2.0 15.5 19.4
1999 27 2.0 13.5 25.9
2000 25 2.0 12.5 20
2001 29 2.0 14.5 0
2002 13 2.0 6.5 38.5
2003 13 2.0 6.5 38.5
2004 16 2.0 8.0 37.5
2005 16 2.0 8.0 18.8
2006 25 2.2 11.4 40
2007 18 2.0 9.0 22.2
2008 20 2.0 10.0 50
2009 22 1.9 11.6 40.9
2010 25 1.9 13.1 56
2011 24 1.9 12.6 54.2
2012 26 1.9 13.6 50
2013 13 2.0 6.5 46.2
2014 11 2.0 5.5 36.4
2015 13 2.0 6.5 0
2016 17 2.0 8.5 76.5
2017 24 2.0 12.0 83.3
2018 20 2.0 10.0 80
2019 24 3.0 8.0 87.5
2020 25 3.0 8.3 56
2021 30 3.0 10.0 n/a
2022 12 2.0 6.0 n/a
2023 17 3.0 5.6 n/a
2024 15 2.5 6.0 66.7

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 Alder School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 24 2.0 12.0 33.3
1991 31 2.0 15.5 35.5
1992 29 2.0 14.5 20.7
1993 25 2.0 12.5 28
1994 27 2.0 13.5 25.9
1995 39 2.0 19.5 33.3
1996 39 2.0 19.5 33.3
1997 41 2.0 20.5 24.4
1998 31 2.0 15.5 19.4
1999 27 2.0 13.5 25.9
2000 25 2.0 12.5 20
2001 29 2.0 14.5 0
2002 13 2.0 6.5 38.5
2003 13 2.0 6.5 38.5
2004 16 2.0 8.0 37.5
2005 16 2.0 8.0 18.8
2006 25 2.2 11.4 40
2007 18 2.0 9.0 22.2
2008 20 2.0 10.0 50
2009 22 1.9 11.6 40.9
2010 25 1.9 13.1 56
2011 24 1.9 12.6 54.2
2012 26 1.9 13.6 50
2013 13 2.0 6.5 46.2
2014 11 2.0 5.5 36.4
2015 13 2.0 6.5 0
2016 17 2.0 8.5 76.5
2017 24 2.0 12.0 83.3
2018 20 2.0 10.0 80
2019 24 3.0 8.0 87.5
2020 25 3.0 8.3 56
2021 30 3.0 10.0 n/a
2022 12 2.0 6.0 n/a
2023 17 3.0 5.6 n/a
2024 15 2.5 6.0 66.7

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 Alder School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,454
2021 $11,077
2022 $23,974
2023 $17,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alder School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2417
 29.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2216
 27.3%
Two or More Races11

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Students at Alder School are 93% White, 7% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 15 students attended Alder School.

Students who attend Alder School usually go on to attend:

High : Sheridan High School


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