Elementary Schools in Rapelje Elementary

Summary:

The Rapelje School is the sole elementary school located within the Rapelje Elementary district in Rapelje, Montana. Despite its small size of just 34 students, the Rapelje School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding state and district averages in academic proficiency across core subjects.

The school's academic excellence is evidenced by its strong performance on state assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Rapelje Elementary district and the state of Montana as a whole. This consistent academic achievement has earned the Rapelje School a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that currently places it in the top 10% of Montana elementary schools.

The Rapelje School's success can be attributed to its efficient use of resources, with a low student-teacher ratio of 6.8 and a high per-student spending of $14,866, well above the state average. These factors suggest the school is investing heavily in its students and providing them with a high-quality educational experience, despite its small size. While the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a free/reduced lunch rate lower than the state average, its impact on student learning and achievement is undeniable.

District Detail

714 Main St
Rapelje, MT 59067

(406) 663-2215

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 48

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Rapelje School	Public	PK, KG-6	714 Main Street	Rapelje	59067	Stillwater County	Rapelje Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 663-2215	34	5	6.8	23.5%	29 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	82.9	43^rd of 401 public elementary schools	89.3%					(n/a)	64.7	52.9	$18,722

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rapelje High School	0 mi	1	12^th
Broadview Elementary	20.48 mi	2	112^th
Broadview High School	20.48 mi	1	15^th
Ryegate K-12 Schools	22.55 mi	3	327^th
Columbus High School	22.82 mi	1	32^nd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.