Overview
Poplar 5-6 School is a public elementary serving grades 5–6 in Poplar, Montana. The school enrolls 126 students. It is part of the Poplar 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
8.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
126 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–6
DistrictPoplar Elem
County30085
CityPoplar
ZIP59255
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302124001044
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment126
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 %100%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)