Enrollment
32
Elementary
DISTRICT 24 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIXON ELEM·NCES 300903000259
Dixon Elementary
411 B Street, Dixon, MT 59831 · (406) 246-3566 · Sanders County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.8:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
32 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 | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 22% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 3% |
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
Students here typically continue to
Dixon Elementary→Dixon 7-8
Based on grade levels within Dixon Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Montana average is about 36 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dixon Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 32 | #311 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
32
-11 (-26%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 54
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
was 7.2:1
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 | 32 | 6 | 5.3:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 35 | 6.5 | 5.4:1 | 100% (35) |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 5.9 | 7.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 6 | 7.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 7.8 | 6.2:1 | 100% (48) |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 6 | 6.8:1 | 100% (41) |
| 2010-11 | 60 | 6 | 10.0:1 | 95% (57) |
| 2000-01 | 51 | 5 | 10.2:1 | 92% (47) |
| 1990-91 | 54 | 3 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dixon Elementary.
About Dixon Elementary
Dixon Elementary is a public elementary school in Dixon, Montana. Students in pre-K through 6 attend the school, which enrolls 32 students. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 81% smaller than that.
Dixon Elem is the district for Dixon Elementary. It has 2 schools and 47 students.
Federal enrollment data show Native American students as the largest group at Dixon Elementary, at 50%. Enrollment also includes 31% White, 13% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic.
Teachers at the school number 6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 5.3:1. This ratio sits 6.6 below the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. Roughly 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Sanders County is 91%.
In the county around the school, Sanders County, the median household income is $57,476, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 16 public schools in Sanders County, enrolling about 1,321 students in all.
Dixon 7-8 is located less than a tenth of a mile from Dixon Elementary.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment is down 26% from 2020-21, when Dixon Elementary had 43 students, to 2024-25, when it had 32. The ratio of students to teachers went from 7.2:1 to 5.3:1 over the same years.
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Sanders County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,285
Census ACS
Median income
$57,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,321 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Dixon 7-80.0 mi · 15
- St Ignatius Elementary School10.7 mi · 210
- St Ignatius High School10.7 mi · 121
- St Ignatius Middle School10.7 mi · 128
- Charlo High School11.0 mi · 80
- Charlo 6-811.0 mi · 48
Frequently asked questions
About Dixon ElementaryHow many students attend Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary enrolls approximately 32 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Dixon Elementary serve?
Dixon Elementary serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is approximately 5.3:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Dixon Elementary?
Student demographics at Dixon Elementary are roughly 31% White, 6% Hispanic, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary is overseen by Dixon Elem in Sanders County.
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