Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Shaw Elementary School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Shaw Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Shaw Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Shaw Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Fort Shaw Elementary School?
105 students attend Fort Shaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fort Shaw Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Shaw Elementary School?
Fort Shaw Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Shaw Elementary School offer ?
Fort Shaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Shaw Elementary School part of?
Fort Shaw Elementary School is part of Sun River Valley Elementary School District.
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