Enrollment
44
Elementary
DISTRICT 29 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORTINE ELEM·NCES 301134000309
Fortine School
358 Meadow Creek Rd., Fortine, MT 59918 · (406) 882-4531 · Lincoln County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL44 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
8.6:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.7:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
44 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 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 23% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 11% |
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
Fortine School→Fortine 7-8
Based on grade levels within Fortine Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
34.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
24.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 35 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 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 Fortine School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 44 | #288 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
44
-7 (-14%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 67
Student : Teacher
8.6:1
was 8.5:1
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 | 44 | 5.1 | 8.6:1 | 100% (44) |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 5.1 | 9.8:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 5.1 | 11.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 6 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 75 | 5.8 | 13.0:1 | 100% (75) |
| 2015-16 | 63 | 4 | 15.8:1 | 100% (63) |
| 2010-11 | 69 | 5 | 13.8:1 | 36% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 70 | 5 | 14.0:1 | 64% (45) |
| 1990-91 | 67 | 4 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fortine School.
Since 2017-18: students down 41% (75 to 44); teachers down 11% (5.8 to 5.1).
About Fortine School
Fortine, Montana, is home to Fortine School, a small elementary school. The school enrolls 44 students, from pre-K through 6. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Montana is about 167, so this school runs 74% smaller than that.
Fortine School is one school in Fortine Elem, a system of 2 schools with 58 students.
The large majority of students at Fortine School, 95%, are White. Other reported shares: 2% Hispanic and 2% Black.
Teachers at the school number 5.1 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 8.6:1. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure. Roughly 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 82% for public schools in Lincoln County.
Lincoln County census figures show that median household income is about $47,143, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Fortine School is among the 14 public schools in Lincoln County.
The nearest other public school, Fortine 7-8, is less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 51 in 2020-21 and 44 in 2024-25, a 14% decrease.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,175
Census ACS
Median income
$47,143
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,391 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Fortine 7-80.0 mi · 14
- Trego School4.4 mi · 13
- Eureka Middle School 5-810.6 mi · 254
- Eureka Elementary School10.7 mi · 274
- Lincoln Co High School10.8 mi · 273
- Bissell School34.1 mi · 78
Frequently asked questions
About Fortine SchoolHow many students attend Fortine School?
Fortine School enrolls approximately 44 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Fortine School serve?
Fortine School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortine School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Fortine School is approximately 8.6:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Fortine School?
Student demographics at Fortine School are roughly 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black.
What district is Fortine School in?
Fortine School is part of Fortine Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.