Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School (2026 Ranking)

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Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School

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 Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School serves 19 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 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 19 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
Pre-K	5
1	3
2	1
3	1
4	2
6	4
8	3

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Total Students

19 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
2023	25
2022	25
2021	22
2020	16
2019	16
2018	20
2017	20
2016	21
2015	17
2014	24
2013	26
2012	24
2011	22
2010	20
2009	21

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School
2023	10
2022	11
2021	9
2020	8
2019	8
2018	9
2017	9
2016	8
2015	10
2014	10
2013	18
2012	15
2011	16
2010	14
2009	14

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School is 0.37, 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.

This School

State Level (MT)

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	3:1	12:1	2:1
2022	2:1	12:1	2:1
2021	2:1	12:1	2:1
2020	2:1	12:1	2:1
2019	2:1	12:1	2:1
2018	2:1	14:1	2:1
2017	2:1	12:1	2:1
2016	3:1	14:1	2:1
2015	2:1	14:1	2:1
2014	3:1	12:1	2:1
2013	1:1	12:1	1:1
2012	2:1	12:1	1:1
2011	1:1	12:1	1:1
2010	1:1	11:1	1:1
2009	1:1	11:1	1:1

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American Indian

10%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	4%	10%	7%
2022	8%	11%	8%
2021	9%	11%	8%
2020	13%	11%	12%
2019	13%	11%	12%
2018	20%	12%	24%
2017	20%	12%	24%
2016	15%	12%	19%
2015	12%	11%	17%
2014	13%	11%	14%
2013	12%	11%	9%
2012	13%	12%	8%
2011	14%	11%	10%
2010	10%	12%	9%
2009	10%	12%	8%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2018)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2018	5%	1%	3%
2017	5%	1%	3%
2016	4%	1%	3%
2015	5%	1%	3%
2014	4%	1%	3%
2013	4%	1%	3%
2012	4%	1%	3%
2011	5%	1%	3%
2009	5%	1%	3%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	4%	6%	3%
2014	8%	4%	6%
2013	12%	4%	9%
2012	4%	4%	3%
2011	5%	4%	3%
2010	5%	3%	3%
2009	5%	3%	3%
2008	5%	3%	3%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	4%	1%	5%
2022	4%	1%	6%
2021	9%	1%	6%
2020	6%	1%	3%
2019	6%	1%	3%
2008	10%	1%	5%

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White

79%

77%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	84%	77%	80%
2022	84%	78%	81%
2021	77%	78%	81%
2020	81%	78%	79%
2019	81%	78%	79%
2018	75%	79%	67%
2017	75%	79%	67%
2016	77%	79%	73%
2015	83%	80%	77%
2014	75%	80%	77%
2013	72%	81%	76%
2012	79%	81%	81%
2011	76%	82%	78%
2010	85%	83%	82%
2009	80%	83%	81%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	4%	5%	2%
2022	4%	4%	2%
2021	5%	4%	2%
2016	4%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.37

0.40

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	0.29	0.39	0.36
2022	0.29	0.38	0.34
2021	0.39	0.38	0.34
2020	0.33	0.38	0.36
2019	0.33	0.38	0.36
2018	0.40	0.36	0.50
2017	0.40	0.36	0.50
2016	0.39	0.36	0.43
2015	0.30	0.35	0.38
2014	0.42	0.35	0.38
2013	0.45	0.33	0.39
2012	0.36	0.34	0.33
2011	0.40	0.33	0.37
2010	0.27	0.30	0.31
2009	0.34	0.29	0.31

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2023	80%	37%	83%
2022	80%	37%	86%
2021	91%	38%	92%
2020	100%	38%	85%
2019	100%	38%	85%
2018	100%	40%	100%
2017	100%	40%	100%
2016	100%	39%	100%
2015	100%	37%	100%
2014	71%	34%	68%
2011	45%	33%	50%
2010	40%	31%	49%
2009	38%	27%	58%

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Eligible for (10-11)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2011)
Year	Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School	Montana	Mont School For Deaf Blind School District
2011	9%	8%	6%
2010	10%	8%	6%
2009	10%	10%	5%
2008	5%	9%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mont School For Deaf Blind School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School?

19 students attend Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School?

Mt Sch 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 Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School offer ?

Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School part of?

Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School is part of Mont School For Deaf Blind School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 19 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education