Enrollment
2
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GALATA ELEM·NCES 301173000319
Galata School
10 Divison Avenue, Galata, MT 59444 · (406) 432-2123 · Toole County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL2 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
2.0:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 50% |
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
Where Galata School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2 | #419 of 421 |
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
2
-9 (-82%) vs 2020
-89% since 1990-91, when it was 18
Student : Teacher
2.0:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 2 | 1 | 2.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 1.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 10 | 2 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Galata School.
Since 2017-18: students down 71% (7 to 2); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Galata School
Galata School is a small elementary school in Galata, Montana, (ZIP code 59444). A federal count lists 2 students at the school, in pre-K through 8. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Montana is about 167, so this school runs 99% smaller than that.
For district matters, Galata School falls under Galata Elem.
The student body at Galata School is 100% White. Among all residents of Toole County, the White share is about 83%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 2.0:1, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 9.9 students per teacher below the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana.
Toole County has about 5,061 residents, and the median household income is $57,731, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Besides Galata School, Toole County has 10 other public schools.
Nearby, Cam Rose School is about 16.7 miles away.
Galata School has an NCES locale of Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was 11 in 2020-21 and 2 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. By 2024-25, the school had 2.0 students per teacher, compared with 11.0 in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Galata School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Toole County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,061
Census ACS
Median income
$57,731
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
681 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Galata
- Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary · 13 students
- Riverview ElementaryCombined
Nearby schools
- Cam Rose School16.7 mi · 28
- Liberty Elementary School16.8 mi · 13
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS17.9 mi · 54
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schl17.9 mi · 124
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-817.9 mi · 30
- Shelby Elementary School23.5 mi · 262
Frequently asked questions
About Galata SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Galata School?
Galata School enrolls approximately 2 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Galata School serve?
Galata School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does Galata School have?
Galata School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Galata School?
Student demographics at Galata School are roughly 100% White.
Who oversees Galata School?
Galata School is overseen by Galata Elem in Toole County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.