Overview
Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Sidney, Montana. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the Sidney 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
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
272 students — small for a US elementary school
Mambo muhimu ya kweli
SectorPublic
Aina ya Shule—
Level LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
Wilaya ya WilayaSidney Elem
County30083
City City CitySidney
ZIP59270
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa INo
NCES School ID302420000699
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment272
White80.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.7%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %40%
State Avg57%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)