Judith Gap School

Located at 306 4th Avenue, in Judith Gap, Montana, Judith Gap School is a minimally staffed primary school that teaches 25 students (grades pre-K through 6), overseen by Judith Gap Elem. That puts it 85% below the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 167 students.

Across the 2 schools in Judith Gap Elem (26 students total), Judith Gap School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Judith Gap School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Other groups include 4% Asian, 4% multiracial. Compared to Wheatland County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Judith Gap School has 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.6:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 100% of students at Judith Gap School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is above Wheatland County's rate of about 71%.

Around the school, Wheatland County reports that median household income runs about $49,489, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Wheatland County's 6 public schools (combined enrollment of about 328 students), Judith Gap School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Judith Gap 7-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Judith Gap School has ticked up 14%, going from 22 students in 2018 to 25 in 2025. Over the same period, the Asian share expanded from 0% to 4%.

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