Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLARIS ELEM·NCES 302103000629
Polaris School
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway, Polaris, MT 59746 · (406) 834-3403 · Beaverhead 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 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 38% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 13% |
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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Montana average is about 36 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Polaris School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Beaverhead County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #394 of 421 | #5 of 8 |
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
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 11
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 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 2 | 1 | 2.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Polaris School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (8 to 8); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Polaris School
Polaris School serves students in Polaris, Montana, as a small elementary school. Classes run from pre-K through 8, and the school has 8 students. Against the 167-student average for elementary schools in Montana, enrollment here is 95% lower.
Polaris School is a school in Polaris Elem.
Most students at Polaris School are White: 100% of enrollment. The school's White share is 9 points above the 91% share among Beaverhead County residents.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1 at Polaris School, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Montana, the typical ratio is 11.9:1.
According to the American Community Survey, in Beaverhead County, median household income is about $61,268, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Polaris School is one of 12 public schools in Beaverhead County, which together enroll about 1,182 students.
The closest other public school is Jackson School, about 14.3 miles away.
The NCES locale for Polaris School is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Polaris School saw enrollment fall 27% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 11.0:1 to 8.0:1 over the same years.
The Polaris School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Beaverhead County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,713
Census ACS
Median income
$61,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Jackson School14.3 mi · 2
- Reichle School21.8 mi · 15
- Grant School23.0 mi · 7
- Wisdom School24.8 mi · 9
- Beaverhead Co High School25.1 mi · 339
- Parkview School25.5 mi · 497
Frequently asked questions
About Polaris SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Polaris School?
Polaris School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Polaris School serve?
Polaris School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does Polaris School have?
Polaris School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Polaris School?
At Polaris School, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Is Polaris School public or private?
Polaris School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Polaris Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.