Enrollment
33
Elementary
DISTRICT 18 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RYEGATE K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302334000680
Ryegate School
207 2nd Ave W, Ryegate, MT 59074 · (406) 568-2211 · Golden Valley County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL33 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.7:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
33 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 | 2 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 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
Ryegate School→Ryegate High School
Based on grade levels within Ryegate K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Ryegate School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 33 | #308 of 421 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
33
-6 (-15%) vs 2020
-20% since 2000-01, when it was 41
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 7.8:1
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 | 33 | 5.2 | 6.3:1 | 100% (33) |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 5.5 | 7.4:1 | 7% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 7 | 4.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 39 | 5 | 7.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 4.7 | 8.2:1 | 100% (39) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 3 | 10.3:1 | 42% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 35 | 4 | 8.8:1 | 60% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 41 | 4 | 10.3:1 | 49% (20) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ryegate School.
About Ryegate School
Ryegate School sits in Ryegate, Montana, and is classified as an elementary school. Enrolled students number 33 students, in pre-K through 8. Enrollment is 80% lower than the average for elementary schools in Montana, which is about 167.
Across its 3 schools, Ryegate K-12 Schools enrolls 55 students. Ryegate School is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show Ryegate School is 97% White. Enrollment also includes 3% multiracial.
Ryegate School operates with 5.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 6.3:1. That is lower than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. About 100% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Compared with the 74% average for public schools in Golden Valley County, the school's rate is higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Golden Valley County, the median household income is $58,333, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. There are 6 public schools in Golden Valley County, enrolling about 129 students in all.
The next-closest public school is Ryegate High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Ryegate School is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
Ryegate School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 6 fewer students in 2024-25. The school's ratio fell from 7.8:1 to 6.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Ryegate School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Golden Valley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
899
Census ACS
Median income
$58,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
129 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ryegate K-12 Schools
- Ryegate High SchoolHigh · 14 students
- Ryegate 7-8Middle · 8 students
Other schools in Ryegate
- Ryegate High SchoolHigh · 14 students
- Ryegate 7-8Middle · 8 students
Nearby schools
- Ryegate High School0.0 mi · 14
- Ryegate 7-80.0 mi · 8
- Lavina Middle School15.4 mi · 20
- Lavina High School15.4 mi · 23
- Lavina Elementary15.4 mi · 31
- Rapelje 7-822.5 mi · 14
Frequently asked questions
About Ryegate SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Ryegate School?
Ryegate School enrolls approximately 33 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Ryegate School serve?
Ryegate School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does Ryegate School have?
Ryegate School employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1.
How diverse is Ryegate School?
Ryegate School reports a student body of 97% White, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Ryegate School?
Ryegate School is overseen by Ryegate K-12 Schools in Golden Valley County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.