Enrollment
57
Elementary
DISTRICT 41 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUNBURST K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 302532000725
Sunburst Elementary
220 1st St South, Sunburst, MT 59482 · (406) 937-2816 · Toole County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL57 STUDENTS
·
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
6.7:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 11 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 9 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 8 | 14% |
Student demographics
7%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · 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
Sunburst Elementary→Sunburst High School
Based on grade levels within Sunburst 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
54.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
44.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 55 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 →
Schools most like Sunburst Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunburst Elementary this school | 57 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Noxon School Noxon | 62 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Charlo Elementary Charlo | 89 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Fair-Mont-Egan School Kalispell | 115 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Broadview School Broadview | 105 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Bridger Elementary School Bridger | 114 | 100.0% | 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 Sunburst Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 57 | #271 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. 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
57
-12 (-17%) vs 2020
-49% since 2000-01, when it was 111
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
was 8.6:1
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 | 57 | 8.5 | 6.7:1 | 100% (57) |
| 2023-24 | 87 | 8.5 | 10.3:1 | 46% (40) |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 8.4 | 8.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 69 | 8 | 8.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 84 | 7.8 | 10.7:1 | 40% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 83 | 8 | 10.4:1 | 41% (34) |
| 2010-11 | 96 | 9 | 10.7:1 | 35% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 111 | 8 | 13.9:1 | 26% (29) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunburst Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (84 to 57); teachers up 8% (7.8 to 8.5).
About Sunburst Elementary
Sunburst Elementary is a very small elementary school located in Sunburst, Montana. Enrollment stands at 57 students, covering pre-K through 8. It has 66% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Montana (about 167).
Sunburst K-12 Schools has 123 students spread across 3 schools.
White students are 96% of those enrolled at Sunburst Elementary. Other groups include 4% Hispanic. The county population is about 83% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 7, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 8.5 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 6.7:1. The average for elementary schools in Montana, 11.9:1, is higher. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%. Across public schools in Toole County, the average is 66%.
In Toole County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $57,731, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. The county has 11 public schools and about 681 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Sunburst High School, is about 0.2 miles. Around the school, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
Sunburst Elementary is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 12 students, from 69 to 57. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 6.7:1, from 8.6:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Sunburst Elementary. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Toole County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools
- Sunburst High SchoolHigh · 40 students
- Sunburst 7 - 8Middle · 26 students
Other schools in Sunburst
- Sunburst High SchoolHigh · 40 students
- Sunburst 7 - 8Middle · 26 students
- Hillside Colony SchoolCombined
- Rimrock Colony SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Sunburst High School0.2 mi · 40
- Sunburst 7 - 80.2 mi · 26
- Glacier Elementary School14.4 mi · 10
- Horizon Elementary18.2 mi · 15
- Big Rose Colony School19.2 mi · 14
- Zenith Elementary19.6 mi · 11
Frequently asked questions
About Sunburst ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Sunburst Elementary?
Sunburst Elementary enrolls approximately 57 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Sunburst Elementary serve?
Sunburst Elementary serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunburst Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sunburst Elementary is approximately 6.7:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sunburst Elementary?
At Sunburst Elementary, the student body is approximately 96% White, 4% Hispanic.
What district is Sunburst Elementary in?
Sunburst Elementary is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.