Enrollment
47
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUPUYER ELEM·NCES 300933000264
Dupuyer School
319 Columbus Loop, Dupuyer, MT 59432 · (406) 472-3297 · Pondera County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL47 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
11.8:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 11 | 23% |
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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 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 Dupuyer School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Pondera County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #280 of 421 | #4 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
47
+33 (+236%) vs 2020
+52% since 1990-91, when it was 31
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 47 | 4 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 4 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 3 | 6.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 1.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | 40% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 31 | 3 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dupuyer School.
Since 2017-18: students up 147% (19 to 47); teachers up 33% (3 to 4).
About Dupuyer School
Dupuyer School is a public small elementary school in Dupuyer, Montana. The school reports 47 students in pre-K through 8. The school's enrollment is 72% smaller than the 167 average for elementary schools in Montana.
Dupuyer Elem is the district for Dupuyer School.
Federal enrollment data show Dupuyer School is 98% White. The remaining students are 2% Hispanic. Among people living in Pondera County, the White share is about 79%.
The school reports 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 11.8 students per teacher. That matches the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana fairly closely.
Across Pondera County, the median household income is $52,338, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. In all, Pondera County has 15 public schools and roughly 820 students.
The shortest distance from Dupuyer School to another public school is about 7.5 miles, to Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr. Other public schools within ten miles: 3.
For locale, NCES codes Dupuyer School as Rural: Remote.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 14 students at Dupuyer School; in 2024-25, 47. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 14.0:1 to 11.8:1.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Pondera County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,035
Census ACS
Median income
$52,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
820 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr7.5 mi · 25
- Pendroy School8.8 mi · 11
- Miami School9.9 mi · 38
- Valier High School13.5 mi · 37
- Valier 7-813.6 mi · 12
- Valier School13.6 mi · 58
Frequently asked questions
About Dupuyer SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dupuyer School?
Dupuyer School enrolls approximately 47 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Dupuyer School serve?
Dupuyer School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Dupuyer School?
Approximately 11.8:1 students per teacher at Dupuyer School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dupuyer School?
At Dupuyer School, the student body is approximately 98% White, 2% Hispanic.
Is Dupuyer School public or private?
Dupuyer School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dupuyer Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.