At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
70
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
41%-15.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Rau School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Sidney, Montana. The school enrolls 70 students. It is part of the Rau 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
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
70 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictRau Elem
County30083
CitySidney
ZIP59270
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302196000651
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment70
White90.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.1%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
90.0%
Hispanic
7.1%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.9%
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.