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Fort Shaw Elementary School

Q: Is Fort Shaw Elementary School a good school?

Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks 67 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

67^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Fort Shaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Shaw, Montana, serving 88 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Sun River Valley Elementary School District.

Fort Shaw Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 52.63% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 63.16% in Math, and 50% in Science, compared to state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Montana elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a low student-teacher ratio of 8.5, Fort Shaw provides a more personalized learning environment than nearby schools like Cascade Colony School (9.8) and Fairfield Elementary School (14.1).

However, Fort Shaw Elementary faces competition from higher-performing schools in the region, such as Greenfield School and Golden Ridge School, and the school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.32%) suggests a need for additional resources and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,872

Per pupil spending ?

44.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

School Loop Road
Fort Shaw, MT 59443

(406) 264-5110

District: Sun River Valley Elementary

Students who attend Fort Shaw Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sun River Middle School
High:	Simms High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

American Indian:

5.7%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2010 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg50%

Montana avg40%

67^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Sun River Valley Elementary

128^th of 387Sun River Valley 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	77.1	67 of 401	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	71.9	67 of 212	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.2	74 of 332	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	86.9	52 of 329	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	83.1	68 of 356	80.9%	★★★★☆
2015	93.8	17 of 287	94.1%	★★★★★
2013	64.4	81 of 246	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.0	77 of 244	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.7	106 of 247	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.1	72 of 241	70.1%	★★★★☆
2009	71.9	36 of 190	81.1%	★★★★☆
2008	71.5	44 of 194	77.3%	★★★★☆
2007	42.7	160 of 230	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.6	152 of 234	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	87.2	14 of 218	93.6%	★★★★★
2004	46.9	128 of 217	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics63%+26 vs state

English Language Arts53%+10 vs state

Science50%+12 vs state

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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
Fort Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	School Loop Road	Fort Shaw	59443	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	88	10	8.5	44.3%	75 (85.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	77.1	67^th of 401 public elementary schools	83.3%		71.9	67^th of 212 public elementary schools	68.4%		52.6	63.2	$15,872
Cascade Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	508 Birdtail Road	Sun River	59483	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5104	11	1	9.8		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53	193^rd of 401 public elementary schools	51.9%		86.4	24^th of 212 public elementary schools	88.7%	169	40.0	40.0	$8,897
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	65	6	10.3	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.2	42^nd of 401 public elementary schools	89.5%		93.5	13^th of 212 public elementary schools	93.9%	29	69.1	57.1	$12,760
Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	173	12	14.1	28.3%	168 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	81.5	47^th of 401 public elementary schools	88.3%					(n/a)	61.5	57.8	$12,245
Fairhaven Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	9 Miles SW of Ulm	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	30	2	13.3		30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.1	153^rd of 401 public elementary schools	61.8%					(n/a)	50.0	45.8	$10,094
Vaughn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	93	8	11.1	100.0%	69 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.5%)	21.2	341^st of 401 public elementary schools	15.0%					(n/a)	23.3	23.3	$14,512
Ulm School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Ulm-Vaughn Road	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	69	8	9.0	33.3%	63 (91.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	53.6	190^th of 401 public elementary schools	52.6%					(n/a)	42.4	39.4	$11,209
Power Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	42	6	7.3	52.4%	34 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	45	231^st of 401 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	37.5	25.0	$19,790
Hillcrest Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1124 Wilson Road	Power	59468	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 463-2236	11	1	10.8		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	365^th of 401 public elementary schools	9.0%					(n/a)	0.0	20.0	$13,326
Cascade School	Public	PK, KG-5	321 Central Ave W	Cascade	59421	Cascade County	Cascade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 468-2671	144	11	13.1	38.2%	126 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	74.8	74^th of 401 public elementary schools	81.5%					(n/a)	63.4	46.5	$12,766

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Shaw Elementary School

Is Fort Shaw Elementary School a good school?

Fort Shaw Elementary School ranks 67^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fort Shaw Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 88 students attended Fort Shaw Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Fort Shaw Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Shaw Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sun River Middle School
High : Simms High School

What district is Fort Shaw Elementary School in?

Sun River Valley Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Fort Shaw Elementary School?

Students at Fort Shaw Elementary School are 85% White, 6% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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