Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 24 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RAPELJE ELEM·NCES 302187000649
Rapelje School
714 Main Street, Rapelje, MT 59067 · (406) 663-2215 · Stillwater County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL34 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
6.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.8:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
8 students
DISTRICT 30% · 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 | 1 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 12% |
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
Rapelje School→Rapelje 7-8
Based on grade levels within Rapelje Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
69.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 70 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 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 →
Where Rapelje School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Stillwater County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #306 of 421 | #4 of 7 |
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
34
-3 (-8%) vs 2020
-3% since 1990-91, when it was 35
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
was 7.4:1
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 | 34 | 5 | 6.8:1 | 24% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 35 | 5.3 | 6.5:1 | 31% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 36 | 5 | 7.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 28 | 4.7 | 6.0:1 | 29% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 26 | 4 | 6.5:1 | 23% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 29 | 4 | 7.3:1 | 41% (12) |
| 2000-01 | 45 | 3 | 15.0:1 | 64% (29) |
| 1990-91 | 35 | 1 | 35.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rapelje School.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (28 to 34); teachers up 6% (4.7 to 5).
About Rapelje School
Rapelje School is a small elementary school located in Rapelje, Montana. Students in pre-K through 6 attend the school, which enrolls 34 students. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 80% smaller than that.
The district for Rapelje School is Rapelje Elem, with 2 schools and 48 students.
White students are the large majority at Rapelje School, with 85% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 9% Native American and 6% multiracial.
The school has about 6.8 students per teacher and 5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Montana is 11.9:1, higher than at this school. About 24% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among Stillwater County residents, median household income is about $84,732, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Rapelje School is one of 18 public schools in Stillwater County, which together enroll about 1,336 students.
The school nearest to Rapelje School is Rapelje High School, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 37 in 2020-21 and 34 in 2024-25, an 8% decrease.
Community posts for Rapelje School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Stillwater County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,182
Census ACS
Median income
$84,732
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
1,336 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rapelje
- Rapelje 7-8Middle · 14 students
- Rapelje High SchoolHigh · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Rapelje High School0.0 mi · 12
- Rapelje 7-80.0 mi · 14
- Broadview 7-820.5 mi · 20
- Broadview High School20.5 mi · 50
- Broadview School20.5 mi · 105
- Ryegate High School22.5 mi · 14
Frequently asked questions
About Rapelje SchoolHow many students attend Rapelje School?
Rapelje School enrolls approximately 34 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Rapelje School serve?
Rapelje School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Rapelje School?
Approximately 6.8:1 students per teacher at Rapelje School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rapelje School?
At Rapelje School, the student body is approximately 85% White, 6% Two or more.
Is Rapelje School public or private?
Rapelje School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Rapelje Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.