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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
0 members
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%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Ennis SchoolEnnis 7-8Ennis High School
Based on grade levels within Ennis K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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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%

What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 62 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 →

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.
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