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Ruder Elementary School

1500 12th Avenue West
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruder Elementary School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ruder Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ruder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruder Elementary School is 0.22, 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)
#347 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ruder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ruder 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.
47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ruder 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.
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ruder Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ruder 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 Ruder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ruder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ruder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
88%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ruder 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ruder 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 Ruder Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Ruder 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
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ruder 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ruder 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruder Elementary School's ranking?
Ruder Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Ruder Elementary School often compared to?
Ruder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Gateway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ruder Elementary School?
563 students attend Ruder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ruder Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruder Elementary School?
Ruder Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruder Elementary School offer ?
Ruder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruder Elementary School part of?
Ruder Elementary School is part of Columbia Falls Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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