At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
232
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Box Elder School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Box Elder, Montana. The school enrolls 232 students. It is part of the Box Elder Elem district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
232 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictBox Elder Elem
County30041
CityBox Elder
ZIP59521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300444000103
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment232
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native97.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.