Enrollment
301
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLORENCE-CARLTON K-12 SCHLS·NCES 301110000300
Florence-Carlton El Schl
5602 Old Highway 93, Florence, MT 59833 · (406) 273-6741 · Ravalli County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
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
13.0:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
93 students
DISTRICT 31% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 0% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 60 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 57 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 40 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (40) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (40).
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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
Based on grade levels within Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
46.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
26.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 26 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 →
Schools most like Florence-Carlton El Schl
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Carlton El Schl this school | 301 | 30.9% | N/A |
| Cayuse Prairie School Kalispell | 254 | 32.3% | N/A |
| Independent School Billings | 272 | 31.3% | N/A |
| Lolo Elementary Lolo | 293 | 28.0% | N/A |
| Three Forks Elem School Three Forks | 361 | 33.2% | N/A |
| Bigfork Elementary Bigfork | 343 | 31.2% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Florence-Carlton El Schl ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Ravalli County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #162 of 199 | #5 of 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 46.0% | #105 of 201 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 301 | #88 of 421 | #4 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #42 of 160 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.9% | #126 of 160 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.9% | #190 of 226 | #8 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -28.3% | #11 of 107 | N/A |
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
301
-88 (-23%) vs 2020
-41% since 2000-01, when it was 508
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 301 | 23.1 | 13.0:1 | 31% (93) |
| 2023-24 | 344 | 23 | 15.0:1 | 38% (129) |
| 2022-23 | 342 | 24.8 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 389 | 32 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 420 | 29.8 | 14.1:1 | 33% (138) |
| 2015-16 | 422 | 28 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 436 | 31 | 14.1:1 | 32% (141) |
| 2000-01 | 508 | 30 | 16.9:1 | 22% (111) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Florence-Carlton El Schl.
Since 2017-18: students down 28% (420 to 301); teachers down 22% (29.8 to 23.1).
About Florence-Carlton El Schl
Florence-Carlton El Schl is a large elementary school in Montana, with an address in Florence. The student body numbers 301 students, from pre-K through 5. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Montana) has about 167 students.
The district for Florence-Carlton El Schl is Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls, with 3 schools and 718 students.
Federal enrollment data show Florence-Carlton El Schl is 88% White. Enrollment also includes 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 22%, meaning two students picked at random have a 22% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teacher staffing is 23.1 full-time equivalents, or about 13.0 students per teacher. This ratio sits 1.1 above the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 31%. The average for public schools in Ravalli County is 50%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Ravalli County, the median household income is $71,283, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. There are 30 public schools in Ravalli County, enrolling about 5,729 students in all.
The closest public school to Florence-Carlton El Schl is Florence-Carlton HS, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies Florence-Carlton El Schl's location as Rural: Distant.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 88 fewer students in 2024-25.
Topics for discussion here include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Ravalli County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,727
Census ACS
Median income
$71,283
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
5,729 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
- Florence-Carlton HSHigh · 237 students
- Florence-Carlton 6-8Middle · 180 students
Other schools in Florence
- Florence-Carlton HSHigh · 237 students
- Florence-Carlton 6-8Middle · 180 students
Nearby schools
- Florence-Carlton HS0.0 mi · 237
- Florence-Carlton 6-80.0 mi · 180
- Lone Rock Middle School6.7 mi · 62
- Lone Rock School6.7 mi · 203
- Lolo Elementary8.1 mi · 293
- Lolo Middle School8.4 mi · 239
Frequently asked questions
About Florence-Carlton El SchlHow many students attend Florence-Carlton El Schl?
Florence-Carlton El Schl enrolls approximately 301 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Florence-Carlton El Schl serve?
Florence-Carlton El Schl serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Florence-Carlton El Schl have?
Florence-Carlton El Schl employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
How diverse is Florence-Carlton El Schl?
Florence-Carlton El Schl reports a student body of 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is Florence-Carlton El Schl public or private?
Florence-Carlton El Schl is a public K-12 school, overseen by Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls.
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