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2 schools in Lame Deer Elem

Montana · 353 students · 1 city

Lame Deer Elem reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, with combined enrollment of roughly 353 Montana students (1 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Lame Deer Elem

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
353
-23 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Lame Deer Elem

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 402 to 353 students (down 12%) and from 29 to 23 full-time teachers (down 21%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lame Deer SchoolLame DeerElementaryPK-06278
Lame Deer 7-8Lame DeerMiddle07-0875

About Lame Deer Elem

Lame Deer Elem is a rural-scale Montana school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 353.

Looking at the level breakdown, Lame Deer Elem is built around 1 elementary and 1 middle.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 353 students, contracted 6% from the 376 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Lame Deer Elem discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Lame Deer Elem run?
Lame Deer Elem has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 353 students in Montana.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lame Deer Elem?
Lame Deer Elem includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Lame Deer Elem?
Lame Deer School is the largest public school in Lame Deer Elem by enrollment, with approximately 278 students.
What grade levels does Lame Deer Elem serve?
Lame Deer Elem serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.