Gildford Colony Elementary

Summary:

Gildford Colony Elementary is home to a single standout school, Gildford Colony School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 16 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Montana, with a ranking of 53 out of 401 in the 2024-2025 school year and an impressive 7 out of 212 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Gildford Colony School's academic performance is exceptional, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 70% in Mathematics, and 66.67% in Science - all exceeding the state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 8:1 likely contributes to its success, providing students with more individualized attention and support. Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with 81.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, underscoring the importance of the school's role in the community.

Overall, Gildford Colony Elementary is home to a remarkable school that is delivering a high-quality education to its students, despite the economic challenges faced by the community. Gildford Colony School's consistent academic performance, strong proficiency rates, and dedication to serving a high-need population make it a model for small, rural schools across the state.

District Detail

21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525

(406) 376-3249

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 16

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Gildford Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	21719 Road 160 N	Gildford	59525	Hill County	Gildford Colony Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 376-3249	16	2	8.0	81.3%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.3	53^rd of 401 public elementary schools	86.8%		95	7^th of 212 public elementary schools	96.7%	46	50.0	70.0	$26,024

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cottonwood Elementary	13.72 mi	1	320^th
North Star Elementary	15.95 mi	2	302^nd
North Star High School	20.54 mi	1	44^th
Havre Elementary	31.93 mi	4	267^th
Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary	32.38 mi	5	90^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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