At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 167
41
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
7%-44.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Ryegate School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Ryegate, Montana. The school enrolls 41 students. It is part of the Ryegate K-12 Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)
Intimate school community
41 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictRyegate K-12 Schools
County30037
CityRyegate
ZIP59074
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302334000680
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment41
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.