Enrollment
31
Elementary
DISTRICT 25 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAVINA K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301629000502
Lavina Elementary
214 1st St East, Lavina, MT 59046 · (406) 636-2761 · Golden Valley County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL31 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.7:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
23 students
DISTRICT 56% · 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 | 4 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 23% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 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 Lavina K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Lavina Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 31 | #314 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
31
-11 (-26%) vs 2020
-58% since 2000-01, when it was 73
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 10.5:1
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 | 31 | 4.7 | 6.5:1 | 74% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 5.5 | 6.7:1 | 62% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 3.9 | 9.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 5.1 | 8.1:1 | 46% (19) |
| 2015-16 | 36 | 5 | 7.2:1 | 67% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 41 | 5 | 8.2:1 | 66% (27) |
| 2000-01 | 73 | 6 | 12.2:1 | 84% (61) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lavina Elementary.
About Lavina Elementary
The public elementary school Lavina Elementary is located in Lavina, Montana. School enrollment was 31 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 5. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 81% smaller than that.
Lavina K-12 Schools is responsible for 3 schools, Lavina Elementary included, with 74 students in all.
White students make up 84% of enrollment at Lavina Elementary. The remaining students are 13% Hispanic and 3% multiracial.
Teachers at Lavina Elementary total 4.7 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 6.5:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. The school counts 23 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 74%. That tracks the 74% average for public schools in Golden Valley County.
Golden Valley County census figures show that the median household income is $58,333, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Golden Valley County is home to 6 public schools and about 129 public school students.
The closest other public school is Lavina High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Lavina Elementary is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show a 26% enrollment decrease, from 42 in 2020-21 to 31 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 10.5:1 to 6.5:1.
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Golden Valley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
899
Census ACS
Median income
$58,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
129 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lavina K-12 Schools
- Lavina High SchoolHigh · 23 students
- Lavina Middle SchoolMiddle · 20 students
Other schools in Lavina
- Lavina High SchoolHigh · 23 students
- Lavina Middle SchoolMiddle · 20 students
Nearby schools
- Lavina High School0.0 mi · 23
- Lavina Middle School0.0 mi · 20
- Broadview High School13.4 mi · 50
- Broadview 7-813.4 mi · 20
- Broadview School13.4 mi · 105
- Ryegate High School15.4 mi · 14
Frequently asked questions
About Lavina ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Lavina Elementary?
Lavina Elementary enrolls approximately 31 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Lavina Elementary serve?
Lavina Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Lavina Elementary have?
Lavina Elementary employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5:1.
How diverse is Lavina Elementary?
Lavina Elementary reports a student body of 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is Lavina Elementary in?
Lavina Elementary is part of Lavina K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.