Enrollment
47
Elementary
DISTRICT 28 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHEY ELEM·NCES 302237000659
Richey School
202 Royal Avenue, Richey, MT 59259 · (406) 773-5523 · Dawson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL47 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
11.4:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
16 students
DISTRICT 39% · 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 | 12 | 26% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 2 | 8 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 9% |
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
Richey School→Richey 7-8
Based on grade levels within Richey Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Richey School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #283 of 421 | #3 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
47
+6 (+15%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 58
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 10.3:1
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 | 47 | 4.1 | 11.4:1 | 34% (16) |
| 2023-24 | 44 | 4.2 | 10.5:1 | 36% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 4.4 | 9.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 4 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 3.7 | 9.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 28 | 5 | 5.6:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 4 | 10.5:1 | 21% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 41 | 4 | 10.3:1 | 29% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 58 | 4 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Richey School.
Since 2017-18: students up 31% (36 to 47); teachers up 10% (3.7 to 4.1).
About Richey School
Richey School is a small elementary school in Montana, located in Richey. It educates 47 students in pre-K through 6. The typical figure for elementary schools in Montana is about 167 students.
Richey Elem operates 2 schools. Combined enrollment is 56 students.
Most students at Richey School are White: 100% of enrollment.
Staffing totals 4.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. Elementary schools in Montana average about 11.9:1, a similar figure. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 34%. That is lower than the 44% average for public schools in Dawson County.
Dawson County has these Census figures: median household income is about $71,334, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 3%. The public schools of Dawson County number 10 and enroll about 1,182.
Richey High School is the public school closest to Richey School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Richey School has 2 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 47 was 15% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 41. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 10.3:1 to 11.4:1.
The Richey School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,827
Census ACS
Median income
$71,334
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Richey
- Richey High SchoolHigh · 22 students
- Richey 7-8Middle · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Richey High School0.0 mi · 22
- Richey 7-80.0 mi · 9
- Bloomfield School17.3 mi · 8
- Lambert High School20.9 mi · 33
- Lambert 7-820.9 mi · 19
- Lambert School20.9 mi · 66
Frequently asked questions
About Richey SchoolHow large is Richey School?
Richey School enrolls approximately 47 students in grades PK-06.
Is Richey School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Richey School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richey School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Richey School is approximately 11.4:1 (4 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Richey School?
Richey School reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees Richey School?
Richey School is overseen by Richey Elem in Dawson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.