Serving 191 students in grades 5-6, Edna Thomas School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edna Thomas School's student population of 191 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Edna Thomas School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edna Thomas School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edna Thomas School's ranking?
Edna Thomas School is ranked #505 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Edna Thomas School?
191 students attend Edna Thomas School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Edna Thomas School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edna Thomas School?
Edna Thomas School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edna Thomas School offer ?
Edna Thomas School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edna Thomas School part of?
Edna Thomas School is part of Corvallis K-12 Schools.
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