Enrollment
246
Elementary
DISTRICT 127 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MALTA K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301758000545
Malta K-5
706 South 3rd Avenue East, Malta, MT 59538 · (406) 654-2320 · Phillips County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL246 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
145 students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 7 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 36 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 43 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 42 | 17% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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
Malta K-5→Malta High School
Based on grade levels within Malta 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
57.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
47.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 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 Malta K-5 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #61 of 199 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #49 of 201 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 246 | #134 of 421 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #44 of 160 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.4% | #69 of 160 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.9% | #91 of 226 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.5% | #30 of 48 |
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
246
+30 (+14%) vs 2020
-23% since 2000-01, when it was 318
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 12.7:1
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 | 246 | 18.8 | 13.1:1 | 59% (145) |
| 2023-24 | 242 | 18.8 | 12.9:1 | 59% (142) |
| 2022-23 | 255 | 19.3 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 216 | 17 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 231 | 17.1 | 13.5:1 | 43% (100) |
| 2015-16 | 232 | 17 | 13.7:1 | 41% (96) |
| 2010-11 | 217 | 16 | 13.6:1 | 60% (130) |
| 2000-01 | 318 | 24 | 13.3:1 | 36% (115) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Malta K-5.
About Malta K-5
This page covers Malta K-5, a medium-sized elementary school in Malta, Montana. Enrolled students number 246 students, in pre-K through 8. Enrollment is 47% higher than the average for elementary schools in Montana, which is about 167.
Enrollment across the 4 schools in Malta K-12 Schools totals 492 students.
Roughly 79% of students at Malta K-5 are White. Enrollment also includes 9% multiracial, 9% Native American, and 2% Hispanic. The county population is about 81% White, within a few points of the school. The school's diversity index is 35%, meaning two students picked at random have a 35% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at the school number 18.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.1:1. On average, elementary schools in Montana have 11.9:1, compared with 13.1:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 59% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Phillips County has these Census figures: the median household income is $53,417, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. In all, Phillips County has 13 public schools and roughly 662 students.
The nearest public school is Malta High School, at about 0.4 miles. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Malta K-5 in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Malta K-5's enrollment grew from 216 in 2020-21 to 246 in 2024-25.
Posts about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes are welcome on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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 High SchoolHigh · 128 students
- Malta 6-7-8Middle · 111 students
- Loring Colony SchoolElementary · 7 students
Other schools in Malta
- Malta High SchoolHigh · 128 students
- Malta 6-7-8Middle · 111 students
Nearby schools
- Malta High School0.4 mi · 128
- Malta 6-7-80.4 mi · 111
- Dodson 7-817.7 mi · 16
- Dodson High School17.7 mi · 24
- Dodson School17.7 mi · 38
- Saco School25.2 mi · 31
Frequently asked questions
About Malta K-5How many students attend Malta K-5?
Malta K-5 enrolls approximately 246 students in grades PK-08.
Is Malta K-5 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Malta K-5 is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Malta K-5 have?
Malta K-5 employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Malta K-5?
At Malta K-5, the student body is approximately 79% White, 2% Hispanic, 9% Two or more.
Is Malta K-5 public or private?
Malta K-5 is a public K-12 school, overseen by Malta K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.