Enrollment
247
Elementary
DISTRICT 254 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLENDIVE ELEM·NCES 301251000344
Jefferson School
800 Jefferson School Road, Glendive, MT 59330 · (406) 377-4155 · Dawson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL247 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
12.3:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
114 students
DISTRICT 49% · 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 | 89 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 33% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · 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 Glendive Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jefferson School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School this school | 247 | 46.2% | N/A |
| B A Winans School Livingston | 267 | 42.7% | N/A |
| Prickly Pear Elem East Helena | 269 | 43.9% | N/A |
| Lincoln School Glendive | 260 | 51.2% | N/A |
| Fort Benton School Fort Benton | 162 | 49.4% | N/A |
| East Side School Livingston | 249 | 46.2% | 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 Jefferson School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 247 | #133 of 421 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #25 of 160 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.2% | #104 of 160 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.2% | #130 of 226 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.5% | #75 of 107 | N/A |
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
247
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 410
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 12.1:1
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 | 247 | 20 | 12.3:1 | 46% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 269 | 21 | 12.8:1 | 47% (127) |
| 2022-23 | 296 | 21 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 253 | 21 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 270 | 22 | 12.3:1 | 33% (88) |
| 2015-16 | 337 | 25 | 13.5:1 | 33% (111) |
| 2010-11 | 244 | 18 | 13.6:1 | 34% (83) |
| 2000-01 | 263 | 21 | 12.5:1 | 27% (71) |
| 1990-91 | 410 | 23 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (270 to 247); teachers down 9% (22 to 20).
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is one of the public schools in Glendive, Montana. It is a mid-sized elementary school. It reports enrollment of 247 students in pre-K through 2. The school is 48% larger than the average for elementary schools in Montana.
Federal data list 3 schools in Glendive Elem, with 753 students enrolled.
White students are 85% of those enrolled at Jefferson School. Other reported shares: 8% Hispanic, 4% Native American, and 3% multiracial. A diversity index of 26% means there is a 26% chance two randomly chosen students at Jefferson School are from different groups.
Jefferson School reports a ratio of 12.3 students per teacher, from 20 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Montana is about 11.9:1. Lunch program data show 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Dawson County average a similar 44%.
In the wider Dawson County area, the median household earns about $71,334 a year, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 3% of residents are in poverty. Across Dawson County, 10 public schools serve about 1,182 students.
The closest school to Jefferson School is Washington Middle School, located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
Jefferson School had 253 students in 2020-21 and 247 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
The Jefferson School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,827
Census ACS
Median income
$71,334
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Glendive Elem
- Lincoln SchoolElementary · 260 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
Other schools in Glendive
- Dawson High SchoolHigh · 318 students
- Lincoln SchoolElementary · 260 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
- Deer Creek SchoolElementary · 18 students
Other Jefferson schools
12 other US public schools in 8 states are named Jefferson. Jefferson School is the 10th largest of the 13.
- Jefferson SchoolHelena, MT · 245 students
- Jefferson SchoolMiles City, MT · 98 students
- JeffersonSacramento, CA · 735 students
- Jefferson SchoolJefferson, LA · 619 students
- JeffersonHawthorne, CA · 549 students
Nearby schools
- Washington Middle School1.7 mi · 246
- Lincoln School1.9 mi · 260
- Dawson High School2.0 mi · 318
- Deer Creek School4.6 mi · 18
- Lindsay School20.6 mi · 7
- Bloomfield School22.5 mi · 8
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson SchoolHow many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School enrolls approximately 247 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Jefferson School?
Approximately 12.3:1 students per teacher at Jefferson School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jefferson School?
At Jefferson School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Jefferson School in?
Jefferson School is part of Glendive Elem.
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