Enrollment
20
Elementary
DISTRICT 18 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONT SCH FOR DEAF BLIND·NCES 300010001084
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El
3911 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59405 · (406) 771-6017 · Cascade County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL20 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
1.9:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 1.7:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
20 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 4 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 15% |
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
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El→MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HS
Based on grade levels within Mont Sch for Deaf Blind. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Cascade County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 20 | #339 of 421 | #26 of 30 |
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
20
-2 (-9%) vs 2020
-74% since 1990-91, when it was 76
Student : Teacher
1.9:1
was 2.8:1
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 | 20 | 10.4 | 1.9:1 | 100% (20) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 9.7 | 2.0:1 | 100% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 9.9 | 2.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 8 | 2.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 9.3 | 2.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 7 | 3.0:1 | 100% (21) |
| 2010-11 | 22 | 15 | 1.5:1 | 55% (12) |
| 2000-01 | 38 | 5 | 7.6:1 | 61% (23) |
| 1990-91 | 76 | 13 | 5.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (21 to 20); teachers up 12% (9.3 to 10.4).
About MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El is one of the public schools in Great Falls, Montana. It is a small elementary school. The school had 20 students in pre-K through 8 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Montana) has about 167 students.
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El is one school in Mont Sch for Deaf Blind, a system of 2 schools with 35 students.
Most students at MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El are White: 85% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 5% multiracial. County-wide, about 84% of residents are White.
Teachers at the school number 10.4 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 1.9:1. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure. Roughly 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Cascade County average 54%.
Census estimates describe Cascade County this way: median household income is about $67,690, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Federal data list 45 public schools in Cascade County, with a combined enrollment of about 11,577.
Of nearby public schools, MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HS is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Small, or inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment was 22 in 2020-21 and 20 in 2024-25, a decrease of 2 students.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Cascade County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
84,606
Census ACS
Median income
$67,690
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
11,577 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mont Sch for Deaf Blind
- MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HSHigh · 15 students
Other schools in Great Falls
- Great Falls High SchoolHigh · 1,548 students
- C M Russell High SchoolHigh · 1,412 students
- East Middle SchoolMiddle · 764 students
- North Middle SchoolMiddle · 764 students
- Meadow Lark SchoolElementary · 527 students
- Riverview SchoolElementary · 445 students
Nearby schools
- MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd HS0.0 mi · 15
- Lewis & Clark School0.1 mi · 338
- East Middle School0.2 mi · 764
- Morningside School0.6 mi · 204
- CORE School at Morningside El0.6 mi · 297
- Giant Springs Elementary0.7 mi · 431
Frequently asked questions
About MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd ElHow many students attend MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El?
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El enrolls approximately 20 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El serve?
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El is approximately 1.9:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El?
At MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El, the student body is approximately 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El public or private?
MT Sch For Deaf & Blnd El is a public K-12 school, overseen by Mont Sch for Deaf Blind.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.