At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
158
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Northside School is a public elementary serving grades 4–6 in Wolf Point, Montana. The school enrolls 158 students. It is part of the Wolf Point 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
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
158 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span4–6
DistrictWolf Point Elem
County30085
CityWolf Point
ZIP59201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID302859000796
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment158
White1.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native84.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.3%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
10.8%
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.