At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
48
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
46%-11pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Redwater School is a public elementary serving grades 4–6 in Circle, Montana. The school enrolls 48 students. It is part of the Circle 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
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
48 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–6
DistrictCircle Elem
County30055
CityCircle
ZIP59215
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300679000186
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment48
White95.8%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
95.8%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.2%
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.