Overview
Ophir Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Gallatin Gateway, Montana. The school enrolls 195 students. It is part of the Big Sky School K-12 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
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)
Intimate school community
195 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBig Sky School K-12
County30031
CityGallatin Gateway
ZIP59730
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300065400604
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment195
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
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.
FRL %7%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)