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Richey School

Summary:

Richey School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the rural town of Richey, Montana, with a total enrollment of just 42 students. As part of the Richey Elementary School District, which is ranked 212 out of 300 districts in the state, Richey School stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, but has experienced fluctuations in academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

One of Richey School's key advantages is its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 11.7 over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Bloomfield School, which has a ratio of 7.0. This small class size could allow for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with Richey School outperforming the district in both math and reading in 2022-2023, but lagging behind state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has shown a concerning trend of declining from 116th out of 356 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 167th out of 332 in 2022-2023.

Another notable aspect of Richey School is its relatively homogeneous student population, with over 95% of students identifying as White. This lack of diversity could be a concern, as it may limit students' exposure to different cultures and perspectives. Additionally, the data provided does not include information on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could provide valuable insights into the school's demographics and potential challenges faced by its students. Overall, Richey School's small size, personalized attention, and high per-student spending may be strengths, but the school will need to address its fluctuating academic performance and lack of diversity to ensure the best possible educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 202 Royal Avenue
       Richey, MT  59259

(406) 773-5523

District: Richey Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,997 Help


Students who attend Richey School usually attend:

Middle:    Richey 7-8
High:    Richey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  44

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
American Indian:
2.3%
Pacific Islander:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richey School ranks worse than 50.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), American Indian (2.3%), Pacific Islander (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richey School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richey School is $19,997.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Richey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richey Elementary 212th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richey School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 56.81 131st 287 54.4%
2021 70.26 116th 356 67.4%
2022 42.05 231st 329 29.8%
2023 54.88 167th 332 49.7%
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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 Richey 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 85 85
1991 57 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1992 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1993 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1994 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1995 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1996 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1997 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1998 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1999 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2000 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2001 40 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2006 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2007 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2008 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2009 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2010 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2011 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2012 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
2013 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2014 43 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 45
2015 31 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32
2016 25 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 28
2017 26 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 29
2018 32 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 36
2019 32 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 37
2020 27 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 31
2021 38 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 41
2022 39 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 41
2023 40 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 42
2024 42 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 44

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 Richey School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 85 9.0 9.4 11.8
1991 58 4.7 12.3 22.4
1992 46 4.7 9.7 8.7
1993 41 4.9 8.4 7.3
1994 35 4.3 8.1 17.1
1995 35 4.4 8.0 25.7
1996 35 4.4 8.0 25.7
1997 34 3.5 9.7 20.6
1998 39 4.3 9.1 17.9
1999 43 4.4 9.8 30.2
2000 40 3.7 10.8 25
2001 41 4.8 8.5 29.3
2002 44 4.6 9.6 18.2
2003 44 4.6 9.6 18.2
2004 37 4.6 8.0 27
2005 37 4.7 7.9 37.8
2006 32 4.2 7.6 31.3
2007 34 5.4 6.3 26.5
2008 29 5.5 5.3 41.4
2009 40 6.5 6.2 37.5
2010 36 5.6 6.3 44.4
2011 42 4.8 8.7 21.4
2012 47 5.2 8.9 29.8
2013 35 4.5 7.7 14.3
2014 45 3.9 11.4 24.4
2015 32 5.0 6.4 0
2016 28 5.0 5.6 0
2017 29 4.3 6.6 0
2018 36 3.7 9.6 0
2019 37 3.0 12.0 16.2
2020 31 4.0 7.6 9.7
2021 41 4.4 9.3 n/a
2022 41 3.5 11.7 n/a
2023 42 4.4 9.5 n/a
2024 44 4.2 10.4 36.4

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 Richey School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 85 9.0 9.4 11.8
1991 58 4.7 12.3 22.4
1992 46 4.7 9.7 8.7
1993 41 4.9 8.4 7.3
1994 35 4.3 8.1 17.1
1995 35 4.4 8.0 25.7
1996 35 4.4 8.0 25.7
1997 34 3.5 9.7 20.6
1998 39 4.3 9.1 17.9
1999 43 4.4 9.8 30.2
2000 40 3.7 10.8 25
2001 41 4.8 8.5 29.3
2002 44 4.6 9.6 18.2
2003 44 4.6 9.6 18.2
2004 37 4.6 8.0 27
2005 37 4.7 7.9 37.8
2006 32 4.2 7.6 31.3
2007 34 5.4 6.3 26.5
2008 29 5.5 5.3 41.4
2009 40 6.5 6.2 37.5
2010 36 5.6 6.3 44.4
2011 42 4.8 8.7 21.4
2012 47 5.2 8.9 29.8
2013 35 4.5 7.7 14.3
2014 45 3.9 11.4 24.4
2015 32 5.0 6.4 0
2016 28 5.0 5.6 0
2017 29 4.3 6.6 0
2018 36 3.7 9.6 0
2019 37 3.0 12.0 16.2
2020 31 4.0 7.6 9.7
2021 41 4.4 9.3 n/a
2022 41 3.5 11.7 n/a
2023 42 4.4 9.5 n/a
2024 44 4.2 10.4 36.4

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 Richey School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,170
2021 $16,613
2022 $17,347
2023 $19,997

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richey 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 Students3742
 13.5%
African American00
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White3240
 25%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richey School

Students at Richey School are 95% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Richey School ranks 167th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Richey School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richey 7-8
High : Richey High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 44 students attended Richey School.


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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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