Enrollment
7
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LUTHER ELEM·NCES 301737000540
Luther School
4 Luther Roscoe Rd, Luther, MT 59068 · (406) 446-2480 · Carbon 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
3.1:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 57% |
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 Luther School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Carbon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7 | #401 of 421 | #7 of 7 |
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
-5 (-42%) vs 2020
-73% since 1990-91, when it was 26
Student : Teacher
3.1:1
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 | 2.3 | 3.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 4 | 2.5 | 1.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 3 | 3.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 31 | 3 | 10.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 5 | 6.2:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 40 | 4 | 10.0:1 | 10% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 26 | 2 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Luther School.
Since 2017-18: students down 77% (31 to 7); teachers down 25% (3 to 2.3).
About Luther School
Luther School is a very small elementary school with its address in Luther, Montana. The school has 7 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 8. Elementary schools in Montana have about 167 students on average; enrollment here is 96% lower.
Luther School reports to Luther Elem.
Roughly 100% of students at Luther School are White. Among people living in Carbon County, the White share is about 91%.
With 2.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 3.1:1. The average for elementary schools in Montana is 11.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Carbon County show that the median household earns about $80,261 a year, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. Across Carbon County, 19 public schools serve about 1,301 students.
Luther School's closest public school neighbor is Red Lodge High School, about 10.9 miles away.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21, federal data counted 12 students at Luther School; in 2024-25, 7. The grades served may not have been the same in both years. Federal data show the ratio falling from 6.0:1 to 3.1:1.
This page collects posts and questions about Luther School, such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Carbon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,116
Census ACS
Median income
$80,261
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
1,301 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Red Lodge High School10.9 mi · 176
- Mountain View School11.0 mi · 192
- Roosevelt Junior High11.1 mi · 111
- Fishtail School12.1 mi · 15
- Roberts 7-813.7 mi · 18
- Roberts High School13.7 mi · 40
Frequently asked questions
About Luther SchoolHow many students attend Luther School?
Luther School enrolls approximately 7 students in grades PK-08.
Is Luther School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Luther School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Luther School have?
Luther School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Luther School?
Student demographics at Luther School are roughly 100% White.
Who oversees Luther School?
Luther School is overseen by Luther Elem in Carbon County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.