Enrollment
7
Elementary
DISTRICT 127 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MALTA K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301758000895
Loring Colony School
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd, Loring, MT 59537 · (406) 674-5525 · Phillips County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL7 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 55% · 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 1 | 2 | 29% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 43% |
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
Loring Colony School→Malta High School
Based on grade levels within Malta K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Loring Colony School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7 | #402 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
7
+6 (+600%) vs 2020
-22% since 2000-01, when it was 9
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 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 57% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 67% (6) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Loring Colony School.
About Loring Colony School
Loring Colony School is a public elementary school in Loring, Montana. Grades offered run from pre-K through 8, with 7 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 96% smaller than that.
Within Malta K-12 Schools, Loring Colony School is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 492 students.
Most students at Loring Colony School are White: 100% of enrollment. For comparison, the population of Phillips County is roughly 81% White.
Census Bureau estimates for Phillips County show that median household income is about $53,417, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 13 public schools operate in Phillips County, serving about 662 students.
The nearest public school is Whitewater High School, at about 15.7 miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
In 2020-21 the school reported 1 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 7. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large.
Community posts for Loring Colony School can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Phillips County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,221
Census ACS
Median income
$53,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
662 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Malta K-12 Schools
- Malta K-5Elementary · 246 students
- Malta High SchoolHigh · 128 students
- Malta 6-7-8Middle · 111 students
Nearby schools
- Whitewater High School15.7 mi · 10
- Whitewater 6-815.7 mi · 8
- Whitewater School15.7 mi · 19
- Turner High School20.0 mi · 22
- Turner School20.0 mi · 29
- Turner 7-820.0 mi · 11
Frequently asked questions
About Loring Colony SchoolHow large is Loring Colony School?
Loring Colony School enrolls approximately 7 students in grades PK-08.
Is Loring Colony School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Loring Colony School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Loring Colony School?
Approximately unreported students per teacher at Loring Colony School.
How diverse is Loring Colony School?
Loring Colony School reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is Loring Colony School in?
Loring Colony School is part of Malta K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.