Enrollment
48
Middle
DISTRICT 69 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHARLO ELEM·NCES 300611200814
Charlo 6-8
404 1st Ave West, Charlo, MT 59824 · (406) 644-2206 · Lake County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL48 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
14.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
48 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 15 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 20 | 42% |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 27% |
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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Charlo Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
64.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
44.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Charlo 6-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 48 | #112 of 227 |
Ranked against other public middle 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
48
-9 (-16%) vs 2020
+23% since 1990-91, when it was 39
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 19.0:1
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 | 48 | 3.4 | 14.3:1 | 100% (48) |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 3.2 | 18.7:1 | 63% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 62 | 2.8 | 22.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 57 | 3 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 29 | 2.9 | 9.9:1 | 45% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 50% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 50% (22) |
| 2000-01 | 58 | 3 | 19.3:1 | 62% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 39 | 3 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Charlo 6-8.
Since 2017-18: students up 66% (29 to 48); teachers up 14% (2.9 to 3.4).
About Charlo 6-8
Charlo 6-8 is a very small middle school located in Charlo, Montana. The school counted 48 students in 2024-25, covering grades 6 through 8. That is 65% below the average of about 139 students for middle schools in Montana.
Charlo Elem is the local district for Charlo 6-8. It runs 2 schools with 137 students.
The largest group at Charlo 6-8 is White students, at 69%. Other groups include 19% multiracial, 10% Native American, and 2% Black. Lake County residents are about 66% White, a similar share.
There are 3.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Charlo 6-8, giving a ratio of 14.3:1. Middle schools in Montana have an average ratio of 11.3:1. By family income, 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Lake County report 83%.
In the surrounding county, Lake County, the median household earns about $63,360 a year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Lake County has 21 public schools with about 4,302 students, including Charlo 6-8.
Measured in a straight line, Charlo High School is less than a tenth of a mile from Charlo 6-8. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies Charlo 6-8's location as Rural: Remote.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 48, compared with 57 in 2020-21. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.3:1) than in 2020-21 (19.0:1).
People who know Charlo 6-8 can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,561
Census ACS
Median income
$63,360
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,302 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Charlo
- Charlo ElementaryElementary · 89 students
- Charlo High SchoolHigh · 80 students
Nearby schools
- Charlo High School0.0 mi · 80
- Charlo Elementary0.0 mi · 89
- Ronan Middle School7.1 mi · 432
- K William Harvey Elem7.1 mi · 378
- Ronan High School7.2 mi · 376
- St Ignatius Elementary School9.2 mi · 210
Frequently asked questions
About Charlo 6-8What is the total enrollment at Charlo 6-8?
Charlo 6-8 enrolls approximately 48 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Charlo 6-8 serve?
Charlo 6-8 serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Charlo 6-8 have?
Charlo 6-8 employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Charlo 6-8?
At Charlo 6-8, the student body is approximately 69% White, 2% Black, 19% Two or more.
Is Charlo 6-8 public or private?
Charlo 6-8 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Charlo Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.