At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
245
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
87%+30.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Fred W Graff School is a public elementary serving grades 3–4 in Laurel, Montana. The school enrolls 245 students. It is part of the Laurel Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
245 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–4
DistrictLaurel Elem
County30111
CityLaurel
ZIP59044
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301620000497
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment245
White86.5%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
86.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.