Enrollment
152
Elementary
DISTRICT 92 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCOBEY K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302367000687
Scobey School
205 2nd Avenue East, Scobey, MT 59263 · (406) 487-2202 · Daniels County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL152 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
12.2:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
47 students
DISTRICT 26% · 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 | 3 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 21 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 15 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 31 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (28) is 10% smaller than its 6th grade class (31).
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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
Based on grade levels within Scobey K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
47.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
47.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 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 →
Schools most like Scobey School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scobey School this school | 152 | 30.9% | N/A |
| Belt School Belt | 178 | 34.3% | N/A |
| Lakeside Elementary School Lakeside | 303 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Meadowlark School Chinook | 144 | 43.8% | N/A |
| Fort Shaw Elem School Fort Shaw | 88 | 44.3% | N/A |
| Columbus Elem School Columbus | 278 | 34.2% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Scobey School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #63 of 199 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #99 of 201 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 152 | #192 of 421 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.9% | #188 of 226 |
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
152
-3 (-2%) vs 2020
+26% since 2000-01, when it was 121
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 14.1:1
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 | 152 | 12.5 | 12.2:1 | 31% (47) |
| 2023-24 | 149 | 12.5 | 11.9:1 | 34% (50) |
| 2022-23 | 159 | 12 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 155 | 11 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 149 | 11.1 | 13.4:1 | 23% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 152 | 11 | 13.8:1 | 20% (31) |
| 2010-11 | 149 | 10 | 14.9:1 | 29% (43) |
| 2000-01 | 121 | 9 | 13.4:1 | 17% (21) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Scobey School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (149 to 152); teachers up 12% (11.1 to 12.5).
About Scobey School
Among the schools in Scobey, Montana, is Scobey School, a medium-sized elementary school. The school's 152 students are in pre-K through 6.
The district, Scobey K-12 Schools, operates 3 schools serving 277 students.
Federal enrollment data show Scobey School is 82% White. Enrollment also includes 11% Native American and 3% Pacific Islander. The school's White share is 9 points below the 92% share among Daniels County residents. Scobey School's diversity index is 31%, against a US figure of 70%.
Dividing enrollment by its 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 12.2:1. That matches the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana fairly closely. Scobey School reports 31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Federal survey data for Daniels County show that the median household income is $55,625, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. There are 3 public schools in Daniels County, enrolling about 277 students in all.
The closest other public school is Scobey 7-8, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment went from 155 in 2020-21 to 152 in 2024-25, a change of 3 students. Federal data show the ratio falling from 14.1:1 to 12.2:1.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Scobey School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Daniels County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,494
Census ACS
Median income
$55,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
277 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Scobey K-12 Schools
- Scobey High SchoolHigh · 80 students
- Scobey 7-8Middle · 45 students
Other schools in Scobey
- Scobey High SchoolHigh · 80 students
- Scobey 7-8Middle · 45 students
Nearby schools
- Scobey 7-80.0 mi · 45
- Scobey High School0.0 mi · 80
- Lustre School35.7 mi · 42
Frequently asked questions
About Scobey SchoolHow large is Scobey School?
Scobey School enrolls approximately 152 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Scobey School serve?
Scobey School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Scobey School?
Approximately 12.2:1 students per teacher at Scobey School.
How diverse is Scobey School?
Scobey School reports a student body of 82% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Scobey School?
Scobey School is overseen by Scobey K-12 Schools in Daniels County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.