Irle Elementary School

825 8th North
Glasgow, MT 59230
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Irle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Irle Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Irle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irle Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#451 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Irle Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Irle Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Irle Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Irle Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Irle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Irle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irle Elementary School's ranking?
Irle Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Irle Elementary School?
358 students attend Irle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Irle Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% 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 Irle Elementary School?
Irle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irle Elementary School offer ?
Irle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Irle Elementary School part of?
Irle Elementary School is part of Glasgow K-12 Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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