Enrollment
252
Elementary
DISTRICT 157 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHOTEAU ELEM·NCES 300632000183
Choteau School
102 7th Ave NW, Choteau, MT 59422 · (406) 466-5364 · Teton County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL252 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
13.2:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
140 students
DISTRICT 62% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 31 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 32 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 34 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 35 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 10 | 4% |
| Grade 8 | 2 | 1% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · 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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
52.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
47.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 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 →
Schools most like Choteau School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choteau School this school | 252 | 55.6% | N/A |
| O D Speer School Deer Lodge | 337 | 60.2% | N/A |
| Forsyth Elementary School Forsyth | 159 | 49.1% | N/A |
| Malta K-5 Malta | 246 | 58.9% | N/A |
| Warren School Helena | 276 | 58.3% | N/A |
| Irle Elementary School Glasgow | 380 | 51.3% | 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 Choteau School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Teton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #55 of 199 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #65 of 201 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 252 | #128 of 421 | #1 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #49 of 160 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.0% | #144 of 160 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.6% | #102 of 226 | N/A |
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
252
+67 (+36%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 258
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 252 | 19 | 13.2:1 | 56% (140) |
| 2023-24 | 268 | 17 | 15.7:1 | 45% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 200 | 15 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 185 | 14 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 176 | 13.7 | 12.8:1 | 35% (61) |
| 2015-16 | 152 | 11 | 13.8:1 | 40% (61) |
| 2010-11 | 179 | 15 | 11.9:1 | 32% (58) |
| 2000-01 | 250 | 17 | 14.7:1 | 33% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 258 | 13 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Choteau School.
Since 2017-18: students up 43% (176 to 252); teachers up 39% (13.7 to 19).
About Choteau School
Choteau School runs as a large elementary school in Choteau, Montana. Its 252 students are spread across pre-K through 8. The school's enrollment is 51% bigger than the 167 average for elementary schools in Montana.
The district, Choteau Elem, has 314 students enrolled across 2 schools.
Federal enrollment data show Choteau School is 92% White. Other groups include 4% multiracial and 2% Native American. County-wide, about 92% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 15% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Choteau School's 19 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 13.2:1. That is higher than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 56%. The 47% average for public schools in Teton County is 9 points lower.
Choteau School is located in Teton County, where the median household income is $70,430, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Choteau School is one of 17 public schools in the county.
Choteau High School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
The federal government classifies Choteau School's location as Rural: Remote.
Choteau School's enrollment grew from 185 in 2020-21 to 252 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Choteau School may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Teton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,353
Census ACS
Median income
$70,430
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
1,037 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Choteau
- Choteau High SchoolHigh · 109 students
- Choteau 7-8Middle · 62 students
Nearby schools
- Choteau High School0.1 mi · 109
- Choteau 7-80.1 mi · 62
- Bynum School12.9 mi · 8
- Fairfield 7-816.7 mi · 47
- Fairfield Elementary School16.7 mi · 173
- Fairfield High School16.7 mi · 107
Frequently asked questions
About Choteau SchoolHow many students attend Choteau School?
Choteau School enrolls approximately 252 students in grades PK-08.
Is Choteau School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Choteau School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Choteau School have?
Choteau School employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.
How diverse is Choteau School?
Choteau School reports a student body of 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Choteau School?
Choteau School is overseen by Choteau Elem in Teton County.
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