Very Good
#137 of 603 schools in MT
Top 23% in state
Fort Shaw Elem School
Elementary School · Sun River Valley Elem · Simms, MT
A Sun River Valley Elem elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 380, Simms, MT 59477
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Shaw Elem School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Shaw Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,938
Median home value
$193,900
College educated
28%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Colony SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sun River Valley Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Shaw Elem School is listed in Sun River Valley Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Shaw Elem School
Fort Shaw Elem School is a public elementary school in Simms, MT, part of Sun River Valley Elem, serving approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Fort Shaw Elem School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Shaw Elem School
What grades does Fort Shaw Elem School serve?
Fort Shaw Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Shaw Elem School?
Fort Shaw Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Shaw Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Shaw Elem School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Shaw Elem School rank in MT?
Fort Shaw Elem School ranks #137 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Fort Shaw Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Shaw Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Shaw Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Shaw Elem School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Shaw Elem School a charter school?
No, Fort Shaw Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Shaw Elem School a Title I school?
No, Fort Shaw Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Shaw Elem School?
41.5% of students at Fort Shaw Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (406) 264-5110
- Area population (ZIP 59477)
- 326
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59477; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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