At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
66
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
61%+9.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Valier School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Valier, Montana. The school enrolls 66 students. It is part of the Valier Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
66 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictValier Elem
County30073
CityValier
ZIP59486
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302706000758
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment66
White60.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.2%
Two or More Races7.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
60.3%
Hispanic
3.9%
Two+
7.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.