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Bridger Elementary School

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Bridger Elementary School ranks 249 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Bridger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bridger, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Bridger K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 225 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridger Elementary School has consistently performed below the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 32.2% in ELA, 33.33% in Math, and 53.33% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Mountain View School (37.5%) and Joliet School (35.59%).

Bridger Elementary School's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 11.4 to 12.7 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 69th out of 212 schools in 2023-2024 to 249th out of 401 schools in 2024-2025, placing it in the middle to lower range of elementary schools in Montana. This trend suggests that the school may need to examine its educational practices and resource allocation to address the needs of its student population and improve academic performance.

114

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,740

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014

(406) 662-3588

District: Bridger K-12 Schools

Students who attend Bridger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bridger 7-8
High:	Bridger High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.1%

American Indian:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 27th percentile in 2022 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 38th (2025) from a 27th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

249^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 37 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

225^th of 387Bridger K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	249 of 401	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	71.2	69 of 212	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.9	190 of 332	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.1	241 of 329	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.8	232 of 356	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.5	117 of 191	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	76.5	72 of 287	74.9%	★★★★☆
2013	59.5	106 of 246	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.5	132 of 244	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.6	116 of 247	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.9	126 of 241	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.5	114 of 190	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.2	106 of 194	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	21.5	213 of 230	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	35.2	185 of 234	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	5.5	207 of 218	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+15 vs state

Mathematics33%-3 vs state

English Language Arts32%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Bridger Elementary School

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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
Bridger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	106 North 4th Street	Bridger	59014	Carbon County	Bridger K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 662-3588	114	10	11.4	100.0%	113 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	249^th of 401 public elementary schools	37.9%		71.2	69^th of 212 public elementary schools	67.5%	180	32.2	33.3	$15,740
Fromberg School	Public	PK, KG-5	319 School Street	Fromberg	59029	Carbon County	Fromberg K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 668-7755	31	5	6.5	100.0%	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24	329^th of 401 public elementary schools	18.0%		48.2	128^th of 212 public elementary schools	39.6%	201	33.3	13.3	$31,653
Belfry School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Wisconsin	Belfry	59008	Carbon County	Belfry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 664-3319	29	4	7.2	100.0%	26 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.2	320^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.2%		28.8	167^th of 212 public elementary schools	21.2%	153	41.2	0.0	$32,700
Roberts School	Public	PK, KG-6	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	39	6	6.9	100.0%	36 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	68.8	108^th of 401 public elementary schools	73.1%					(n/a)	45.5	54.6	$21,822
Joliet School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Park St	Joliet	59041	Carbon County	Joliet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 962-3541	177	15	11.8	35.6%	173 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	207^th of 401 public elementary schools	48.4%					(n/a)	35.6	40.5	$12,886
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 South Oakes	Red Lodge	59068	Carbon County	Red Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 446-1804	192	14	13.5	37.5%	176 (91.7%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	68.3	113^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.8%					(n/a)	55.9	47.4	$13,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridger Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Bridger Elementary School?

Students at Bridger Elementary School are 99% White.

How many students attend Bridger Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Bridger Elementary School.

What district is Bridger Elementary School in?

Bridger K-12 Schools

What schools do graduates of Bridger Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bridger Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bridger 7-8
High : Bridger High School

Is Bridger Elementary School a good school?

Bridger Elementary School ranks 249^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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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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