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#315 of 603 schools in MT

Frenchtown Elementary School

Elementary School · Frenchtown K-12 Schools · Frenchtown, MT

A Frenchtown K-12 Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 117, Frenchtown, MT 59834

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,281
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Frenchtown Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frenchtown Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low232/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$87,143

Median home value

$400,000

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Frenchtown K-12 Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frenchtown Elementary School is listed in Frenchtown K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frenchtown Elementary School

Frenchtown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Frenchtown, MT, part of Frenchtown K-12 Schools, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frenchtown Elementary School

What grades does Frenchtown Elementary School serve?

Frenchtown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Frenchtown Elementary School?

Frenchtown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frenchtown Elementary School rank in MT?

Frenchtown Elementary School ranks #315 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Frenchtown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frenchtown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Frenchtown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frenchtown Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Frenchtown Elementary School a charter school?

No, Frenchtown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frenchtown Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Frenchtown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frenchtown Elementary School?

38.7% of students at Frenchtown Elementary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Missoula County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 59834)
2,449
Area median age
34.3
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 59834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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