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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
Enrollment
0
Elementary
DISTRICT 27 · STATE 167
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
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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%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About Pondera Colony School

Pondera Colony School, an average-sized primary school in Valier, Montana, operated by Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools, caters to students from the surrounding community, covering grades pre-K through 8.

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 94 students; Pondera Colony School is among them.

On the resource side, Pondera Colony School reports 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 27.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Pondera County put median household earnings sit near $52,338, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Pondera County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 820 students), Pondera Colony School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Dupuyer School, roughly 4.7 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 6 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Pondera Colony School operates from a countryside location.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Pondera County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Pondera Colony School
District
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools
Address
300 Pondera Colony Rd, Valier, MT 59486
Phone
(406)279-3464
County
Pondera County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
0
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
27.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300010201116
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Pondera Colony School
Is 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.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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