At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
24
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
5.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Melstone School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Melstone, Montana. The school enrolls 24 students. It is part of the Melstone 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
5.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
24 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 Span-1–6
DistrictMelstone Elem
County30065
CityMelstone
ZIP59054
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID301824000554
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment24
White100.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
100.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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.