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Charlo Elementary

Q: Is Charlo Elementary a good school?

Charlo Elementary ranks 132 nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Charlo Elementary is a public elementary school located in Charlo, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 89 students. The school is part of the Charlo Elementary District, which is ranked 196 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Charlo Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Montana, with a statewide ranking between 24 and 132 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is impressive, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 50.63% of Charlo Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.09%. Charlo Elementary also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11 students per teacher over the past few years, which likely contributes to the school's strong academic performance.

Despite serving a high-poverty population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, Charlo Elementary has been able to achieve strong academic results, outperforming many nearby schools such as Arlee Elementary and Pablo Elementary. This suggests that the school has implemented effective strategies to support and engage students from low-income backgrounds, which could provide valuable insights for other schools facing similar challenges.

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,838

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824

(406) 644-2206

District: Charlo Elementary

Students who attend Charlo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Charlo 6-8
High:	Charlo High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Two or more races:

7.9%

American Indian:

6.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2022 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (47% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2022) to 67th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg39%

Montana avg40%

132^nd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

196^th of 387Charlo Elementary 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	63.8	132 of 401	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.6	52 of 212	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.8	39 of 332	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	91.3	24 of 329	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	84.1	63 of 356	82.3%	★★★★☆
2016	80.9	34 of 191	82.2%	★★★★☆
2015	85.5	36 of 287	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	75.0	37 of 246	85.0%	★★★★☆
2012	72.4	41 of 244	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	64.1	94 of 247	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.8	87 of 241	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.4	110 of 190	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.7	87 of 194	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.0	102 of 230	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.3	108 of 234	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	21.0	189 of 218	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	87.1	20 of 217	90.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Mathematics44%+8 vs state

Science44%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Charlo Elementary

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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
Charlo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	89	9	9.9	100.0%	73 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)	63.8	132^nd of 401 public elementary schools	67.1%		76.6	52^nd of 212 public elementary schools	75.5%	80	50.0	44.4	$12,838
K William Harvey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	221 4th Ave NW	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	378	26	14.5	100.0%	127 (33.6%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	187 (49.5%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.3%)	14.8	359^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.5%		30.6	159^th of 212 public elementary schools	25.0%	200	21.6	12.4	$12,857
St Ignatius Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Blaine	St Ignatius	59865	Lake County	St Ignatius K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 745-3811	210	18	11.4	100.0%	89 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (43.8%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.5%)	25.9	323^rd of 401 public elementary schools	19.5%					(n/a)	27.3	20.0	$15,867
Dixon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	411 B Street	Dixon	59831	Sanders County	Dixon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 246-3566	32	6	5.3	100.0%	10 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	52.6	196^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.1%		29.2	162^nd of 212 public elementary schools	23.6%	34	41.2	35.3	$25,255
Pablo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	42080 4th Ave. E.	Pablo	59855	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	229	17	13.4	100.0%	56 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	107 (46.7%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (17.5%)	38.6	258^th of 401 public elementary schools	35.7%		21.4	178^th of 212 public elementary schools	16.0%	80	30.4	36.3	$14,003
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-6	42448 Valley View Road	Polson	59860	Lake County	Valley View Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-2208	35	4	8.7	8.6%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	5 (14.3%)	77.8	62^nd of 401 public elementary schools	84.5%		34.6	147^th of 212 public elementary schools	30.7%	85	52.6	57.9	$10,915
Cherry Valley School	Public	PK, KG-1	107 8th Avenue West	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6333	243	19	12.5	73.7%	152 (62.6%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	75 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)								(n/a)			$16,183
Linderman School	Public	2-4	312 4th Avenue East	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6229	355	23	15.4	66.5%	202 (56.9%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	132 (37.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	48.5	216^th of 401 public elementary schools	46.1%					(n/a)	43.7	33.5	$10,986
Arlee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	72220 Fyant Street	Arlee	59821	Lake County	Arlee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 726-3216	206	16	12.5	100.0%	55 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (20.9%)	15.5	357^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.0%					(n/a)	21.2	9.7	$20,871

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlo Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Charlo Elementary?

Students at Charlo Elementary are 82% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Charlo Elementary attend?

Students who attend Charlo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charlo 6-8
High : Charlo High School

What district is Charlo Elementary in?

Charlo Elementary

Is Charlo Elementary a good school?

Charlo Elementary ranks 132^nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Charlo Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Charlo Elementary.

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