Enrollment
23
Elementary
DISTRICT 51 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHESTER-JOPLIN-INVERNESS EL·NCES 300009801147
Hi-Line Colony School
1262 Whitlash Rd, Chester, MT 59522 · (406) 759-6302 · Liberty County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL23 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
11.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 59% · 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 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 4% |
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 Hi-Line Colony School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #333 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.
About Hi-Line Colony School
Hi-Line Colony School is a public very small elementary school in Chester, Montana. It offers pre-K through 8 and has 23 students enrolled. By comparison, elementary schools in Montana enroll about 167 students on average.
Chester-Joplin-Inverness El runs 4 schools with a combined 182 students. Hi-Line Colony School is one of them.
Of every 100 students at Hi-Line Colony School, about 100 are White.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. The school has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Montana is about 11.9:1.
In Liberty County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $57,857 a year, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 18%. Public schools in Liberty County number 7, with about 249 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Liberty Elementary School, is about 8.5 miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Hi-Line Colony School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Liberty County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,952
Census ACS
Median income
$57,857
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
249 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chester-Joplin-Inverness El
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness SchlElementary · 124 students
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8Middle · 30 students
- Sage Creek ElementaryElementary · 5 students
- Cool Spring Colony SchoolCombined
Other schools in Chester
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness SchlElementary · 124 students
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness HSHigh · 54 students
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8Middle · 30 students
- Sage Creek ElementaryElementary · 5 students
Nearby schools
- Liberty Elementary School8.5 mi · 13
- Sage Creek Elementary15.1 mi · 5
- Galata School23.8 mi · 2
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-825.1 mi · 30
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS25.1 mi · 54
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schl25.1 mi · 124
Frequently asked questions
About Hi-Line Colony SchoolHow large is Hi-Line Colony School?
Hi-Line Colony School enrolls approximately 23 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Hi-Line Colony School serve?
Hi-Line Colony School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hi-Line Colony School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hi-Line Colony School is approximately 11.5:1 (2 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Hi-Line Colony School?
Hi-Line Colony School reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees Hi-Line Colony School?
Hi-Line Colony School is overseen by Chester-Joplin-Inverness El in Liberty County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.