Enrollment
54
Elementary
DISTRICT 36 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STANFORD K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302499000021
Stanford School
104 4th Avenue South, Stanford, MT 59479 · (406) 566-2265 · Judith Basin County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL54 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.5:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
23 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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 | 8 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 9% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · 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 Stanford 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
44.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
44.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 45 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 Stanford School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 54 | #273 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
54
-8 (-13%) vs 2020
-30% since 2000-01, when it was 77
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
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 | 54 | 5.8 | 9.4:1 | 43% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 6.7 | 7.6:1 | 39% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 7.6 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 62 | 6 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 74 | 7.9 | 9.3:1 | 35% (26) |
| 2015-16 | 52 | 6 | 8.7:1 | 33% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 54 | 5 | 10.8:1 | 46% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 77 | 7 | 11.0:1 | 45% (35) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stanford School.
About Stanford School
Stanford School is a small elementary school with an address in Stanford, Montana. Students in pre-K through 6 attend the school, which enrolls 54 students. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students.
A total of 3 schools make up Stanford K-12 Schools, with 108 students enrolled.
Most students at Stanford School are White: 87% of enrollment. Other groups make up 13% Hispanic. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at Stanford School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 23%.
Stanford School's 5.8 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 9.4:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 43%. On average, public schools in Judith Basin County report 51%.
Across Judith Basin County, median household income is about $59,000, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The public schools of Judith Basin County number 9 and enroll about 277.
Stanford 7-8 is located less than a tenth of a mile from Stanford School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Stanford School went from 62 students to 54.
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Judith Basin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,071
Census ACS
Median income
$59,000
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
277 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Stanford K-12 Schools
- Stanford High SchoolHigh · 42 students
- Stanford 7-8Middle · 12 students
Other schools in Stanford
- Stanford High SchoolHigh · 42 students
- Stanford 7-8Middle · 12 students
Nearby schools
- Stanford 7-80.0 mi · 12
- Stanford High School0.0 mi · 42
- Geyser School14.9 mi · 20
- Geyser 7-814.9 mi · 5
- Geyser High School14.9 mi · 13
- Denton 6-817.5 mi · 7
Frequently asked questions
About Stanford SchoolHow many students attend Stanford School?
Stanford School enrolls approximately 54 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Stanford School serve?
Stanford School serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Stanford School have?
Stanford School employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
How diverse is Stanford School?
Stanford School reports a student body of 87% White, 13% Hispanic.
Who oversees Stanford School?
Stanford School is overseen by Stanford K-12 Schools in Judith Basin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.