Enrollment
43
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VIDA ELEM·NCES 302734000764
Vida School
200 Shell Street, Vida, MT 59274 · (406) 525-3374 · McCone County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
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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
14.3:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
3 students
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 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 8 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 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 Vida School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 43 | #290 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
43
+8 (+23%) vs 2020
+139% since 1990-91, when it was 18
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 17.5:1
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 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | 7% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 45 | 3 | 15.0:1 | 7% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 46 | 3 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 2 | 17.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 21 | 3 | 7.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vida School.
Since 2017-18: students up 105% (21 to 43); teachers up 50% (2 to 3).
About Vida School
Vida School is a very small elementary school that serves part of Vida, Montana. The school teaches pre-K through 8 and enrolls 43 students. That puts enrollment 74% below the 167-student average for elementary schools in Montana.
Vida Elem is the district for Vida School.
The student body at Vida School is 63% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 26% multiracial and 12% Native American. The White share of the county population is higher, at 92%.
Vida School has 3 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The school's 14.3:1 compares with an average of 11.9:1 for elementary schools in Montana. The school has 7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 38% average for public schools in McCone County is 31 points.
American Community Survey estimates for McCone County show that median household income comes to about $69,375, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. The county's public schools total 5, with about 253 students.
Frontier School sits about 18.1 miles from Vida School.
Under the NCES locale system, Vida School is Rural: Remote.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 8 students, from 35 to 43. Federal data show the ratio falling from 17.5:1 to 14.3:1.
The allk12 page for Vida School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
McCone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,670
Census ACS
Median income
$69,375
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
253 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Frontier School18.1 mi · 108
- Frontier 7-818.1 mi · 21
- Southside School18.8 mi · 214
- Wolf Point High School19.0 mi · 200
- Wolf Point 7-819.0 mi · 108
- Northside School19.4 mi · 158
Frequently asked questions
About Vida SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Vida School?
Vida School enrolls approximately 43 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Vida School serve?
Vida School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Vida School?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at Vida School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vida School?
At Vida School, the student body is approximately 63% White, 26% Two or more.
What district is Vida School in?
Vida School is part of Vida Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.