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Rimrock Colony School

1214 Rim Road, Sunburst, MT 59482 · (406)937-2816 · Toole County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 175
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
12
-8 (-40%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 20.0:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Rimrock Colony School

Set in Sunburst, Montana, Rimrock Colony School is a medium-sized unified-grade school, operated by Liberty Elem. It enrolls students from the surrounding community across grade M.

Rimrock Colony School is a school of Liberty Elem, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On the income-and-resources front, The student-to-teacher ratio at Rimrock Colony School lists approximately 12.0:1. The state averages about 11.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Toole County put median household earnings sit near $57,731, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Toole County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 681 students), Rimrock Colony School is one campus in the mix.

Glacier Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 7.1 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Five-year trend. Rimrock Colony School's enrollment has edged down 40% since 2018, when it stood at 20 (now 12). Class-load math has fell: from 20.0:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 in 2023.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Rimrock Colony School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Toole County at a glance

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Population
5,061
Census ACS
Median income
$57,731
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
681 students

Quick facts

School name
Rimrock Colony School
District
Liberty Elem
Address
1214 Rim Road, Sunburst, MT 59482
Phone
(406)937-2816
County
Toole County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300009300089
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Rimrock Colony School
What grades does Rimrock Colony School serve?
Rimrock Colony School serves grades M-M.
How many students per teacher at Rimrock Colony School?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at Rimrock Colony School.
Who oversees Rimrock Colony School?
Rimrock Colony School is overseen by Liberty Elem in Toole County.
Where is Rimrock Colony School located?
Rimrock Colony School is located at 1214 Rim Road, Sunburst, MT 59482.
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