South School serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South School's student population of 165 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South School is 0.24, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South School?
165 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South School?
South School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does South School offer ?
South School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of Laurel Elementary School District.
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