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#411 of 603 schools in MT
Pablo Elementary
Elementary School · Ronan Elem · Ronan, MT
A Ronan Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
421 Andrew Street NW, Ronan, MT 59864
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pablo Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pablo Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$60,305
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59864; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K William Harvey ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 401 | 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.
Ronan Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pablo Elementary is listed in Ronan Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pablo Elementary
Pablo Elementary is a public elementary school in Ronan, MT, part of Ronan Elem, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pablo Elementary
What grades does Pablo Elementary serve?
Pablo Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Pablo Elementary?
Pablo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pablo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pablo Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pablo Elementary rank in MT?
Pablo Elementary ranks #411 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Pablo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pablo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Pablo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pablo Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pablo Elementary a charter school?
No, Pablo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pablo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pablo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pablo Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pablo Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (406) 676-3390
- Area population (ZIP 59864)
- 7,399
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 59864; 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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