Enrollment
0
Elementary
DISTRICT 27 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUTTON/BRADY K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 300010201116
Pondera Colony School
300 Pondera Colony Rd, Valier, MT 59486 · (406)279-3464 · Pondera County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL0
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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
27.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.7:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 59% · 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.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Pondera Colony School→Dutton/Brady High School
Based on grade levels within Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
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 read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 27 | 1 | 27.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 23 | 1 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 20 | 2 | 10.0:1 | 85% (17) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pondera Colony School.
About Pondera Colony School
Pondera Colony School is an elementary school located in Valier, Montana, in Pondera County. The grade span is pre-K through 8.
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools has 4 schools and 94 students, and Pondera Colony School is one of those schools.
Pondera Colony School reports a ratio of 27.0 students per teacher, from 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is 15.1 students per teacher.
For the population of Pondera County, median household income comes to about $52,338, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Pondera County counts 15 public schools with about 820 students.
The closest school to Pondera Colony School is Dupuyer School, located about 4.7 miles away. The count of other public schools within ten miles is 6.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The Pondera Colony School discussion page is a place for open houses, carpools, and field trips. You can also rate the school on this page.
Pondera County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,035
Census ACS
Median income
$52,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
820 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools
- Dutton/Brady ElementaryElementary · 36 students
- Dutton/Brady High SchoolHigh · 25 students
- Midway ColonyElementary · 18 students
- Dutton/Brady Middle SchoolMiddle · 15 students
Other schools in Valier
- Valier SchoolElementary · 58 students
- Valier High SchoolHigh · 37 students
- Kingsbury Colony Attn CtrElementary · 25 students
- Valier 7-8Middle · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Dupuyer School4.7 mi · 47
- Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr5.5 mi · 25
- Miami School7.1 mi · 38
- Valier High School8.8 mi · 37
- Valier 7-88.9 mi · 12
- Valier School8.9 mi · 58
Frequently asked questions
About Pondera Colony SchoolIs Pondera Colony School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pondera Colony School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Pondera Colony School have?
Pondera Colony School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.0:1.
Is Pondera Colony School public or private?
Pondera Colony School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools.
Where is Pondera Colony School located?
Pondera Colony School is located at 300 Pondera Colony Rd, Valier, MT 59486.
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