Enrollment
40
Elementary
DISTRICT 31 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOORE ELEM·NCES 301887000588
Moore School
509 Highland Ave, Moore, MT 59464 · (406) 374-2231 · Fergus County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL40 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
8.1:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
30 students
DISTRICT 60% · 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 | 10 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 20% |
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
Moore School→Moore 6-8
Based on grade levels within Moore Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Moore School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Fergus County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 40 | #293 of 421 | #5 of 10 |
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
40
+5 (+14%) vs 2020
-52% since 1990-91, when it was 83
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 7.0:1
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 | 40 | 5 | 8.1:1 | 75% (30) |
| 2023-24 | 32 | 4.6 | 6.9:1 | 47% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 4.8 | 7.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 5 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 7.3 | 6.3:1 | 33% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 54 | 7 | 7.7:1 | 44% (24) |
| 2010-11 | 53 | 5 | 10.6:1 | 42% (22) |
| 2000-01 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | 46% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 83 | 7 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Moore School.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (46 to 40); teachers down 31% (7.3 to 5).
About Moore School
Moore School is an elementary school with a street address in Moore, Montana. It reports enrollment of 40 students in pre-K through 5. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average enrollment is about 167.
Moore School is part of a district of 2 schools: Moore Elem, with 62 students.
White students are 98% of those enrolled at Moore School. The remaining shares are 3% multiracial.
A staff of 5 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 8.1:1. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average ratio is 11.9:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 75%. The average for public schools in Fergus County is 47%.
The school's county is Fergus County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $63,706, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fergus County's 24 public schools enroll about 1,605 students and include Moore School.
Moore High School, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school grew from 35 students in 2020-21 to 40 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 7.0:1 to 8.1:1.
This page is set up for the Moore School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Fergus County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,687
Census ACS
Median income
$63,706
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
1,605 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Moore
- Moore High SchoolHigh · 28 students
- Moore 6-8Middle · 22 students
Other Moore schools
One other US public school is named Moore. Moore School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Moore SchoolPittsburgh, PA · 236 students
Nearby schools
- Moore High School0.0 mi · 28
- Moore 6-80.0 mi · 22
- King Colony School6.3 mi · 7
- Hobson High School8.7 mi · 31
- Hobson 6-88.7 mi · 32
- Hobson School8.7 mi · 68
Frequently asked questions
About Moore SchoolHow large is Moore School?
Moore School enrolls approximately 40 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Moore School serve?
Moore School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does Moore School have?
Moore School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Moore School?
At Moore School, the student body is approximately 98% White, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Moore School?
Moore School is overseen by Moore Elem in Fergus County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.