At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
111
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
45%-6.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Shields Valley Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Wilsall, Montana. The school enrolls 111 students. It is part of the Shields Valley 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
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
111 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictShields Valley Elem
County30067
CityWilsall
ZIP59086
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300093201024
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment111
White94.2%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
94.2%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two+
1.9%
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.