Overview
Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Sidney, Montana. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the Sidney Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
272 students — small for a US elementary school
کلیدي حقایق
SectorPublic
د ښوونځي ډول ډول—
د کچې کچهElementary
Grade Span3–5
ولسوالۍ Sidney Elem
County30083
د ښار د ښار په اړهSidney
ZIP59270
چارټر ښوونځی No
د مقناطیس ښوونځيNo
د لومړي سرلیک INo
NCES School ID302420000699
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment272
White80.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.7%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %40%
State Avg57%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)