Grant School

Grant School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Dillon, Montana, with a total enrollment of 207 students. The school is part of the Grant Elementary District, which is ranked 385 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grant School has faced significant challenges in academic performance, with 0% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. The school has also had a highly variable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3 students per teacher to 9 students per teacher over the past few years, which may indicate instability in staffing. Despite the poor academic performance, Grant School spends significantly more per student, at $17,567 in the 2018-2019 school year, than the state average, raising questions about the effective use of resources.

The lack of data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing the school's performance. However, the consistently low proficiency rates, variable staffing, and high per-student spending suggest that the school faces significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. While there are no other schools within 20 miles of Grant School, the school's performance raises concerns that warrant further investigation and a comprehensive improvement plan.