Rapelje School

Rapelje School is a small elementary school in Rapelje, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 34 students. Despite its small size, this school has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in academic proficiency, particularly in the subject of Science.

According to the data, Rapelje School had a 100% proficiency rate in Science for the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the Rapelje Elementary district's 60% and the state's 38.16%. The school has also maintained strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. This consistent academic excellence has earned Rapelje School a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has improved in recent years, reaching as high as 43rd out of 401 elementary schools in 2024-2025.

The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.5 to 7.2 students per teacher, may contribute to its academic success by allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student, at $14,866 for the 2018-2019 school year, suggests that it has the resources to provide a quality education. While the school serves a population with a decreasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it has managed to maintain its academic excellence, indicating that the school's strategies and practices may be valuable for other schools, especially those serving similar demographics.