Enrollment
25
Elementary
DISTRICT 13 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JUDITH GAP ELEM·NCES 301536000468
Judith Gap School
306 4th Avenue, Judith Gap, MT 59453 · (406) 473-2211 · Wheatland County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL25 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
6.6:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.8:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
25 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 1 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 16% |
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
Judith Gap School→Judith Gap 7-8
Based on grade levels within Judith Gap Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Judith Gap School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 25 | #327 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
25
+7 (+39%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 73
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
was 6.0:1
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 | 25 | 3.8 | 6.6:1 | 100% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 22 | 4.8 | 4.6:1 | 100% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 1.9 | 8.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 18 | 3 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 3.8 | 5.8:1 | 45% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 19 | 4 | 4.8:1 | 53% (10) |
| 2010-11 | 19 | 4 | 4.8:1 | 32% (6) |
| 2000-01 | 45 | 4 | 11.3:1 | 47% (21) |
| 1990-91 | 73 | 4 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Judith Gap School.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (22 to 25); teachers down 1% (3.8 to 3.8).
About Judith Gap School
Judith Gap School is a very small elementary school serving families in Judith Gap, Montana. It reported 25 students in pre-K through 6 in 2024-25. By comparison, elementary schools in Montana enroll about 167 students on average.
Judith Gap School is run by Judith Gap Elem, whose 2 schools enroll 26 students.
Roughly 92% of students at Judith Gap School are White. Other students are 4% Asian and 4% multiracial. Wheatland County residents are about 96% White, a similar share.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Judith Gap School is 6.6:1, based on 3.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana, this school's ratio is lower. Lunch program data show 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 71% for public schools in Wheatland County.
In Wheatland County, median household income comes to about $49,489, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wheatland County counts 6 public schools with about 328 students.
The closest school to Judith Gap School is Judith Gap High School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
In the federal locale system, Judith Gap School is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 25 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 18.
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Wheatland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,056
Census ACS
Median income
$49,489
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
328 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Judith Gap
- Judith Gap High SchoolHigh · 4 students
- Judith Gap 7-8Middle · 1 students
Nearby schools
- Judith Gap High School0.0 mi · 4
- Judith Gap 7-80.0 mi · 1
- Hillcrest School16.9 mi · 195
- Hillcrest 7-817.2 mi · 37
- Harlowton High School17.2 mi · 66
- Moore 6-820.4 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About Judith Gap SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Judith Gap School?
Judith Gap School enrolls approximately 25 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Judith Gap School serve?
Judith Gap School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Judith Gap School?
Approximately 6.6:1 students per teacher at Judith Gap School.
How diverse is Judith Gap School?
Judith Gap School reports a student body of 92% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Judith Gap School?
Judith Gap School is overseen by Judith Gap Elem in Wheatland County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.