At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
89
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Charlo Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Charlo, Montana. The school enrolls 89 students. It is part of the Charlo 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
9.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
89 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-1–5
DistrictCharlo Elem
County30047
CityCharlo
ZIP59824
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300611200176
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment89
White82.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
82.0%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
7.9%
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.