Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunburst Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-6
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunburst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunburst Elementary School's student population of 68 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunburst Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#33 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunburst Elementary School's ranking?
Sunburst Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sunburst Elementary School?
68 students attend Sunburst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sunburst Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst Elementary School?
Sunburst Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunburst Elementary School offer ?
Sunburst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sunburst Elementary School part of?
Sunburst Elementary School is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools School District.
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