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Ulm School

6 Ulm-Vaughn Road, Ulm, MT 59485 · (406) 866-3313 · Cascade County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL69 STUDENTS
Enrollment
69
Elementary
DISTRICT 50 · STATE 167
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
23 students
DISTRICT 37% · 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
Pre-K
6
Kindergarten
14
Grade 1
12
Grade 2
6
Grade 3
8
Grade 4
14
Grade 5
9
Student demographics
White
91%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
4%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 10%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
43%
Female
57%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
69
-4 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 12.9:1
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
1%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ulm School

Ulm School, a small elementary-level community in Ulm, Montana, run under Ulm Elem, teaches 69 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 59% leaner than typical.

Ulm School is one of 3 schools operated by Ulm Elem, a district that works with 114 students overall.

Demographically, Ulm School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (91%). Other groups include 4% Native American.

Looking at school resources, Ulm School shows 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.0:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 33% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Cascade County (around 54%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Cascade County put median household earnings sit near $67,690, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Cascade County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,577 students), of which Ulm School is one.

Ulm Junior High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Looking at the recent track record. Ulm School's enrollment has fell 5% since 2018, when it stood at 73 (now 69). Class-load math has tightened: from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 9.0:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Cascade County at a glance

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Population
84,606
Census ACS
Median income
$67,690
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
11,577 students

Quick facts

School name
Ulm School
District
Ulm Elem
Address
6 Ulm-Vaughn Road, Ulm, MT 59485
Phone
(406) 866-3313
County
Cascade County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
69
Teachers (FTE)
8
Student–teacher ratio
9.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
23 (33%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
302688000756
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ulm School
What is the total enrollment at Ulm School?
Ulm School enrolls approximately 69 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Ulm School serve?
Ulm School serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Ulm School have?
Ulm School employs 8 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ulm School?
At Ulm School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Ulm School?
Ulm School is overseen by Ulm Elem in Cascade County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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