Enrollment
7
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINDSAY ELEM·NCES 300840000243
Lindsay School
25 miles W Glendive, Lindsay, MT 59339 · (406) 584-7486 · Dawson County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL7 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
7.5:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 | 2 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 29% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 29% |
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 Lindsay School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7 | #396 of 421 | #6 of 6 |
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
7
+1 (+17%) vs 2020
-67% since 1990-91, when it was 21
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
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 | 7 | 0.9 | 7.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lindsay School.
Since 2017-18: students down 42% (12 to 7); teachers down 53% (2 to 0.9).
About Lindsay School
Lindsay School is a small elementary school in Lindsay, Montana. The grade span is pre-K through 8, and enrollment is 7 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Montana is about 167, so this school runs 96% smaller than that.
Lindsay School is listed under Lindsay Elem in federal data.
The large majority of students at Lindsay School, 86%, are White. Other reported shares: 14% Native American.
With 0.9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at Lindsay School was 7.5:1. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure.
Census estimates describe Dawson County this way: median household income is about $71,334, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 3%. The public schools of Dawson County number 10 and enroll about 1,182.
Bloomfield School is located about 17.1 miles from Lindsay School.
Locale data from NCES put Lindsay School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Federal counts put enrollment at 6 in 2020-21 and 7 in 2024-25, a 17% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 6.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 7.5:1.
Posts about school safety, transportation, and start times are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome 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 Lindsay schools
One other US public school is named Lindsay. Lindsay School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Lindsay SchoolSpringfield, IL · 438 students
Nearby schools
- Bloomfield School17.1 mi · 8
- Jefferson School20.6 mi · 247
- Deer Creek School21.7 mi · 18
- Washington Middle School22.1 mi · 246
- Dawson High School22.3 mi · 318
- Lincoln School22.5 mi · 260
Frequently asked questions
About Lindsay SchoolHow large is Lindsay School?
Lindsay School enrolls approximately 7 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Lindsay School serve?
Lindsay School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindsay School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lindsay School is approximately 7.5:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lindsay School?
At Lindsay School, the student body is approximately 86% White.
Is Lindsay School public or private?
Lindsay School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lindsay Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.