At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 165
33
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
46%-5.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Valley View School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Polson, Montana. The school enrolls 33 students. It is part of the Valley View 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
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
33 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictValley View Elem
County30047
CityPolson
ZIP59860
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302715000760
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment33
White69.4%
Hispanic / Latino5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.4%
Two or More Races5.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
69.4%
Hispanic
5.6%
Two+
5.6%
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.