Enrollment
76
Elementary
DISTRICT 47 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BROCKTON ELEM·NCES 300501000124
Barbara Gilligan School
530 5th St., Brockton, MT 59213 · (406) 786-3318 · Roosevelt County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL76 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
6.8:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
76 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 13 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 16 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 15 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 9 | 12% |
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Barbara Gilligan School→Barbara Gilligan 7-8
Based on grade levels within Brockton Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Barbara Gilligan School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Gilligan School this school | 76 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Frontier School Wolf Point | 108 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Hardin Primary Hardin | 287 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Heart Butte Elementary Heart Butte | 60 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Wyola Elementary Wyola | 62 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Ashland School Ashland | 71 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Barbara Gilligan School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Roosevelt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 76 | #248 of 421 | #6 of 7 |
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
76
-10 (-12%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 73
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
was 9.6:1
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 | 76 | 11.1 | 6.8:1 | 100% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 11.3 | 7.0:1 | 100% (79) |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 8.5 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 86 | 9 | 9.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 7.9 | 10.4:1 | 100% (82) |
| 2015-16 | 95 | 7 | 13.6:1 | 100% (95) |
| 2010-11 | 52 | 7 | 7.4:1 | 92% (48) |
| 2000-01 | 113 | 11 | 10.3:1 | 91% (103) |
| 1990-91 | 73 | 7 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barbara Gilligan School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (82 to 76); teachers up 41% (7.9 to 11.1).
About Barbara Gilligan School
Barbara Gilligan School is a small elementary school in Montana, located in Brockton. School enrollment was 76 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 6. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 54% smaller than that.
Barbara Gilligan School is one school in a 2-school district, Brockton Elem, which enrolls 93 students.
The student body at Barbara Gilligan School is 96% Native American. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% Asian. Barbara Gilligan School's diversity index is 8%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at Barbara Gilligan School total 11.1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 6.8:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. The school counts 76 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 100%. Compared with the 85% average for public schools in Roosevelt County, the school's rate is higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Roosevelt County, the median household income is $57,063, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 25%. There are 22 public schools in Roosevelt County, enrolling about 2,353 students in all.
The closest other public school is Brockton High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Barbara Gilligan School has 2 other public schools within five miles.
Barbara Gilligan School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Enrollment dropped 12% from its 2020-21 level of 86. The ratio of students to teachers went from 9.6:1 to 6.8:1 over the same years.
Discussion on this page can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Roosevelt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,526
Census ACS
Median income
$57,063
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
25%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
2,353 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Brockton
- Brockton High SchoolHigh · 49 students
- Barbara Gilligan 7-8Middle · 17 students
Nearby schools
- Brockton High School0.0 mi · 49
- Barbara Gilligan 7-80.0 mi · 17
- Poplar School13.6 mi · 329
- Poplar High School13.6 mi · 275
- Poplar 7-813.6 mi · 117
- Poplar 5-6 School13.6 mi · 124
Frequently asked questions
About Barbara Gilligan SchoolHow many students attend Barbara Gilligan School?
Barbara Gilligan School enrolls approximately 76 students in grades PK-06.
Is Barbara Gilligan School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Barbara Gilligan School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Barbara Gilligan School?
Approximately 6.8:1 students per teacher at Barbara Gilligan School.
How diverse is Barbara Gilligan School?
Barbara Gilligan School reports a student body of 4% Asian.
Who oversees Barbara Gilligan School?
Barbara Gilligan School is overseen by Brockton Elem in Roosevelt County.
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