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Ennis School

223 S. Charles Ave, Ennis, MT 59729 · (406) 682-4237 · Madison County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL244 STUDENTS
Enrollment
244
Elementary
DISTRICT 150 · STATE 167
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
57 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 58%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
1
Kindergarten
35
Grade 1
29
Grade 2
30
Grade 3
43
Grade 4
42
Grade 5
27
Grade 6
37
Student demographics
White
22994%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
94%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12451%
Female
12049%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
62.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
47.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
244
+40 (+20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 13.7:1
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ennis School

Set in Ennis, Montana, Ennis School is an average-sized elementary campus, run under Ennis K-12 Schools. It hosts 244 students across grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 167 students each, so Ennis School sits 46% bigger than that benchmark.

Ennis K-12 Schools runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 449 students. Ennis School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Ennis School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (94%). Other groups include 4% Hispanic. Compared to Madison County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.3:1. The state averages about 11.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 23% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Zooming out to the county, Madison County reports that median household income runs about $75,250, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 3%. Across Madison County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 989 students), Ennis School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Ennis 7-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Ennis School operates from an outlying location.

Over the past 7-year window. Ennis School's enrollment has edged up 20% since 2018, when it stood at 204 (now 244). Class-load math has tightened: from 13.7:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Madison County at a glance

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Population
9,223
Census ACS
Median income
$75,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
989 students

Quick facts

School name
Ennis School
District
Ennis K-12 Schools
Address
223 S. Charles Ave, Ennis, MT 59729
Phone
(406) 682-4237
County
Madison County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
244
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
57 (23%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300993000278
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ennis School
How many students attend Ennis School?
Ennis School enrolls approximately 244 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Ennis School serve?
Ennis School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ennis School is approximately 12.3:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ennis School?
At Ennis School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Ennis School in?
Ennis School is part of Ennis K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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