Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Ignatius Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
St. Ignatius 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 St. Ignatius Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
St. Ignatius Elementary School is ranked #590 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend St. Ignatius Elementary School?
217 students attend St. Ignatius Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of St. Ignatius Elementary School students are American Indian, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Ignatius Elementary School?
St. Ignatius Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Ignatius Elementary School offer ?
St. Ignatius Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St. Ignatius Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
