At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
66
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Box Elder 7-8 is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Box Elder, Montana. The school enrolls 66 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
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
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—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictBox Elder Elem
County30041
CityBox Elder
ZIP59521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300444000985
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment66
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native97.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
3.0%
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.