A+
Excellent
98/100

Fort Shaw Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 School Loop Road, Fort Shaw, MT 59443
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 91st percentile in Montana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
106
Students
enrolled
10.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%91/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+7 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%35%reading +9 pts, math -17 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address School Loop Road
City Fort Shaw
ZIP Code 59443
District 3024300
NCES School ID 302430000703
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59443

Understanding the community around Fort Shaw Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,071
Per Capita Income $29,604
Poverty Rate 30.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
High School or Higher 92.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $187,500
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 77.7%
Renter-Occupied 22.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fort Shaw Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.7%
American Indian 6.6%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.9%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 106
Teachers (FTE) 10.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fort Shaw Elem School?
Fort Shaw Elem School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fort Shaw Elem School?
Fort Shaw Elem School has 106 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
What grades does Fort Shaw Elem School serve?
Fort Shaw Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fort Shaw Elem School receive per student?
Fort Shaw Elem School receives $17,699 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fort Shaw Elem School in 59443 ▼
Avg Home Value
$503,578
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,251
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
22.3%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026