Enrollment
29
Elementary
DISTRICT 12 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OPHEIM K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301974000602
Opheim School
100 Rock St, Opheim, MT 59250 · (406) 762-3214 · Valley County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL29 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
7.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 3.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
10%
3 students
DISTRICT 10% · 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 | 5 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 17% |
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
Based on grade levels within Opheim K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Opheim School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Valley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 29 | #319 of 421 | #6 of 6 |
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
29
+7 (+32%) vs 2020
-12% since 2000-01, when it was 33
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
was 7.3:1
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 | 29 | 3.9 | 7.5:1 | 10% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 28 | 4.3 | 6.5:1 | 57% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 4.4 | 4.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 3.8 | 3.7:1 | 29% (4) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 3 | 6.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 4 | 6.0:1 | 29% (7) |
| 2000-01 | 33 | 5 | 6.6:1 | 6% (2) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Opheim School.
Since 2017-18: students up 107% (14 to 29); teachers up 3% (3.8 to 3.9).
About Opheim School
Opheim School is a small elementary school serving families in Opheim, Montana. A federal count lists 29 students at the school, in pre-K through 6. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 83% smaller than that.
Opheim K-12 Schools runs Opheim School along with 2 other schools, enrolling 35 students in total.
Federal enrollment data show Opheim School is 97% White. After that, the student body is 3% Pacific Islander. Among all residents of Valley County, the White share is about 85%.
Staffing totals 3.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. That is lower than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 10%. That is 44 points below the 54% average for public schools in Valley County.
Census Bureau estimates for Valley County show that the median household income is $71,695, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. There are 16 public schools in Valley County, enrolling about 1,115 students in all.
The nearest public school is Opheim High School, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Opheim School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment grew 32% from its 2020-21 level of 22.
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Valley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,519
Census ACS
Median income
$71,695
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,115 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Opheim K-12 Schools
- Opheim High SchoolHigh · 4 students
- Opheim 7-8Middle · 2 students
Other schools in Opheim
- Opheim High SchoolHigh · 4 students
- Opheim 7-8Middle · 2 students
Nearby schools
- Opheim High School0.0 mi · 4
- Opheim 7-80.0 mi · 2
- Lustre School37.9 mi · 42
- Hinsdale School44.4 mi · 36
- Hinsdale 7-844.4 mi · 9
- Hinsdale High School44.4 mi · 18
Frequently asked questions
About Opheim SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Opheim School?
Opheim School enrolls approximately 29 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Opheim School serve?
Opheim School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opheim School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Opheim School is approximately 7.5:1 (4 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Opheim School?
Opheim School reports a student body of 97% White.
Who oversees Opheim School?
Opheim School is overseen by Opheim K-12 Schools in Valley County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.