Enrollment
47
Elementary
DISTRICT 26 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GERALDINE K-12·NCES 301221000332
Geraldine Elementary
238 Brewster St, Geraldine, MT 59446 · (406) 737-4371 · Chouteau County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL47 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
9.6:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.0:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
27 students
DISTRICT 60% · 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 | 10 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 6 | 13% |
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
Based on grade levels within Geraldine K-12. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Geraldine Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Chouteau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #281 of 421 | #4 of 6 |
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
47
+22 (+88%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 6.3:1
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 | 47 | 4.9 | 9.6:1 | 57% (27) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 5.5 | 7.3:1 | 70% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 4.7 | 7.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 4 | 6.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 5.2 | 5.4:1 | 82% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 41 | 5 | 8.2:1 | 61% (25) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Geraldine Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 68% (28 to 47); teachers down 6% (5.2 to 4.9).
About Geraldine Elementary
A small elementary school in Geraldine, Montana, Geraldine Elementary is part of Geraldine K-12. It serves 47 students in pre-K through 6. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 72% smaller than that.
Geraldine K-12 counts 3 schools and 77 students, including Geraldine Elementary.
At Geraldine Elementary, White students make up 91% of the student body. The school is also 4% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The White share of the county population is lower, at 77%.
With 4.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Geraldine Elementary was 9.6:1. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 57%.
In the county around the school, Chouteau County, median household income is about $58,218, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 9%. A total of 15 public schools operate in Chouteau County, serving about 701 students.
Geraldine High School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Geraldine Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts for Geraldine Elementary: 25 students in 2020-21, 47 in 2024-25. A gap this wide can follow a change in the grades offered. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 6.3:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.6:1.
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Chouteau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,906
Census ACS
Median income
$58,218
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
701 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Geraldine K-12
- Geraldine High SchoolHigh · 19 students
- Geraldine Middle SchoolMiddle · 11 students
Other schools in Geraldine
- Geraldine High SchoolHigh · 19 students
- Geraldine Middle SchoolMiddle · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Geraldine High School0.0 mi · 19
- Geraldine Middle School0.0 mi · 11
- Fort Benton School23.9 mi · 162
- Fort Benton High School23.9 mi · 112
- Fort Benton 7-823.9 mi · 44
- Highwood High School24.6 mi · 25
Frequently asked questions
About Geraldine ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Geraldine Elementary?
Geraldine Elementary enrolls approximately 47 students in grades PK-06.
Is Geraldine Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Geraldine Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Geraldine Elementary have?
Geraldine Elementary employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.
How diverse is Geraldine Elementary?
Geraldine Elementary reports a student body of 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Geraldine Elementary?
Geraldine Elementary is overseen by Geraldine K-12 in Chouteau County.
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