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Enrollment
415
Elementary
DISTRICT 293 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRENCHTOWN K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301152000312
Frenchtown Elementary School
16495 Main Street, Frenchtown, MT 59834 · (406) 626-2620 · Missoula County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL415 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
12.5:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
157 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 58%
Community
1
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 | 8 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 79 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 114 | 27% |
| Grade 3 | 118 | 28% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · 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 Frenchtown K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
52.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
52.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 52 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 Frenchtown Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Elementary School this school | 415 | 37.8% | N/A |
| Sacajawea School Great Falls | 405 | 45.2% | N/A |
| Elysian School Billings | 302 | 27.5% | N/A |
| Rattlesnake Elementary School Missoula | 393 | 31.8% | N/A |
| Riverview School Great Falls | 445 | 38.0% | N/A |
| West Valley School Kalispell | 434 | 36.2% | 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 Frenchtown Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Missoula County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #40 of 199 | #3 of 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #67 of 201 | #9 of 17 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 415 | #35 of 421 | #4 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #29 of 160 | #3 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.2% | #103 of 160 | #11 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.8% | #154 of 226 | #10 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.4% | #42 of 107 | #5 of 11 |
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
415
+69 (+20%) vs 2020
-33% since 2000-01, when it was 617
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 11.9:1
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 | 415 | 33.3 | 12.5:1 | 38% (157) |
| 2023-24 | 439 | 33.6 | 13.1:1 | 39% (170) |
| 2022-23 | 442 | 34.1 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 346 | 29 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 485 | 32.6 | 14.9:1 | 44% (212) |
| 2015-16 | 480 | 31 | 15.5:1 | 46% (223) |
| 2010-11 | 588 | 44 | 13.4:1 | 40% (237) |
| 2000-01 | 617 | 35 | 17.6:1 | 27% (167) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Frenchtown Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (485 to 415); teachers up 2% (32.6 to 33.3).
About Frenchtown Elementary School
Frenchtown Elementary School is a high-enrollment elementary school found in Frenchtown, Montana. It teaches 415 students in pre-K through 3. It has 149% more students than the average for elementary schools in Montana (about 167).
Frenchtown Elementary School is one of the 5 schools that make up Frenchtown K-12 Schools (1,314 students in total).
The share of students at Frenchtown Elementary School who are White is 86%. Other groups include 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Missoula County residents are about 87% White, a similar share. A diversity index of 26% means there is a 26% chance two randomly chosen students at Frenchtown Elementary School are from different groups.
On staff are 33.3 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Montana is similar, at 11.9:1. Frenchtown Elementary School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 38%. The figure for public schools in Missoula County is close, at 41%.
The school is in Missoula County, where median household income comes to about $75,598, roughly 47% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Missoula County's 47 public schools enroll about 14,099 students and include Frenchtown Elementary School.
Of the public schools around it, Frenchtown Elementary School is closest to Frenchtown Intermediate School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 4 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 20%.
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Missoula County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,672
Census ACS
Median income
$75,598
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
14,099 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Frenchtown K-12 Schools
- Frenchtown High SchoolHigh · 364 students
- Frenchtown 6-8Middle · 311 students
- Frenchtown Intermediate SchoolElementary · 171 students
- Bronc Fast TrackHigh · 53 students
Other schools in Frenchtown
- Frenchtown High SchoolHigh · 364 students
- Frenchtown 6-8Middle · 311 students
- Frenchtown Intermediate SchoolElementary · 171 students
- Bronc Fast TrackHigh · 53 students
Other Frenchtown Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Frenchtown Elementary. Frenchtown Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Frenchtown Elementary SchoolTrumbull, CT · 516 students
- Frenchtown ElementaryFRENCHTOWN, NJ · 97 students
Nearby schools
- Frenchtown Intermediate School0.0 mi · 171
- Frenchtown 6-81.0 mi · 311
- Bronc Fast Track1.0 mi · 53
- Frenchtown High School1.0 mi · 364
- DeSmet School8.4 mi · 90
- DeSmet 6-88.4 mi · 37
Frequently asked questions
About Frenchtown Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Frenchtown Elementary School?
Frenchtown Elementary School enrolls approximately 415 students in grades PK-03.
Is Frenchtown Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Frenchtown Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many teachers does Frenchtown Elementary School have?
Frenchtown Elementary School employs 33 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Frenchtown Elementary School?
Student demographics at Frenchtown Elementary School are roughly 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Frenchtown Elementary School public or private?
Frenchtown Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Frenchtown K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.