South School serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South School's student population of 158 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South 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
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
7%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South School?
158 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South School?
South School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does South School offer ?
South School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of Laurel Elementary School District.
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