Summary:
Lolo Elementary is the sole elementary school serving the Lolo, Montana area, providing education for students in grades PK-4. With an enrollment of 293 students, the school has faced some academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics falling below the state average. However, the school's relatively high spending per student and smaller class sizes suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support for its students.
Lolo Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 138 out of 212 Montana elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 236 out of 401 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates, is below the state average, with 37.78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 34.81% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively.
The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 27.99%. Despite this, the school's spending per student is $10,150, which is on the higher end compared to the state average. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio is 13.8, which is slightly lower than the typical class size, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized attention and support for students. These factors, combined with the school's fluctuating performance, present opportunities for further investigation and targeted interventions to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for Lolo Elementary's students.
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