Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALZADA ELEM·NCES 300195000006
Alzada School
236 Spring Street, Alzada, MT 59311 · (406) 828-4445 · Carter County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 38% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Alzada School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #385 of 421 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
8
-1 (-11%) vs 2020
-50% since 1990-91, when it was 16
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
was 9.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 2 | 5.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 2 | 1 | 2.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alzada School.
Since 2017-18: students up 167% (3 to 8); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Alzada School
In Alzada, Montana, part of Carter County, Alzada School is an elementary school. It offers pre-K through 8 and has 8 students enrolled. That is 95% below the average of about 167 students for elementary schools in Montana.
Alzada School is run by Alzada Elem.
Alzada School is 88% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 13% multiracial. That is in line with Carter County, where about 89% of residents are White.
Alzada School has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1. The school's 8.0:1 compares with an average of 11.9:1 for elementary schools in Montana.
In Carter County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $54,167 a year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting Alzada School, Carter County has 6 public schools.
Hulett School is the nearest public school to Alzada School, about 24.9 miles away.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment decreased by 11% across 4 years, from 9 in 2020-21 to 8 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 9.0:1 to 8.0:1 over the same years.
The Alzada School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Carter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,308
Census ACS
Median income
$54,167
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
146 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Hulett School24.9 mi · 168
- Hawks Home School28.1 mi · 5
- Hammond School28.4 mi · 3
- North Park Elementary - 0836.2 mi · 89
- South Park Elementary - 0337.2 mi · 347
- Belle Fourche High School - 0137.3 mi · 389
Frequently asked questions
About Alzada SchoolHow many students attend Alzada School?
Alzada School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades PK-08.
Is Alzada School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Alzada School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Alzada School have?
Alzada School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alzada School?
At Alzada School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 13% Two or more.
Is Alzada School public or private?
Alzada School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Alzada Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.