Montana School for the Deaf & Blind is a boarding K–12 school in Great Falls, Montana, for deaf and blind students. The school takes full-time students and students who split time between regular school district schools and MSDB. The dormitories are intended for students living outside of the Great Falls area.
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School's student population of 20 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
White
85%
76%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)65%
41.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School?
20 students attend Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School?
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School offer ?
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School part of?
Mt School For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School is part of Mont Sch For Deaf Blind School District.
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