Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MCLEOD ELEM·NCES 301806000550
McLeod School
1 Main Street, McLeod, MT 59052 · (406) 932-6164 · Sweet Grass County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 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
8.0:1
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 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 38% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 38% |
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 McLeod School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #392 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. 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
8
-3 (-27%) vs 2020
+14% since 1990-91, when it was 7
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McLeod School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (9 to 8); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About McLeod School
McLeod School is an elementary school with a street address in McLeod, Montana. A total of 8 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 8. Against the 167-student average for elementary schools in Montana, enrollment here is 95% lower.
McLeod School is administered by McLeod Elem.
Roughly 63% of students at McLeod School are White. Enrollment also includes 25% Native American and 13% Hispanic. Among people living in Sweet Grass County, the White share is about 91%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 8.0:1, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 3.9 students per teacher below the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana.
Sweet Grass County has these Census figures: the median household income is $77,000, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. In all, Sweet Grass County has 6 public schools and roughly 484 students.
The school nearest to McLeod School is Sweet Grass Co High Schl, at a distance of about 13.8 miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 3 students since 2020-21, to 8. The school's ratio fell from 11.0:1 to 8.0:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Sweet Grass County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,720
Census ACS
Median income
$77,000
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
484 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other McLeod schools
One other US public school is named McLeod. McLeod School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- McLeod SchoolMCLEOD, TX · 424 students
Nearby schools
- Sweet Grass Co High Schl13.8 mi · 161
- Big Timber 7-814.2 mi · 69
- Big Timber School14.2 mi · 222
- Greycliff School17.4 mi · 4
- East Side School21.0 mi · 249
- Sleeping Giant Middle Sch21.1 mi · 261
Frequently asked questions
About McLeod SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at McLeod School?
McLeod School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does McLeod School serve?
McLeod School serves grades PK-08.
How many teachers does McLeod School have?
McLeod School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.
How diverse is McLeod School?
McLeod School reports a student body of 63% White, 13% Hispanic.
Who oversees McLeod School?
McLeod School is overseen by McLeod Elem in Sweet Grass County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.