North Star School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gildford, Montana 59525 · North Star Elem
#122 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#22858 of 50,301 nationally
About North Star School
North Star School is a public elementary located in Gildford, in the North Star Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 83 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 122nd of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 83.
There are 2 schools in Gildford; North Star School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Star School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Star School a good school?
North Star School has a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #122 of 267 in Montana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Star School rank in Montana?
North Star School ranks #122 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #22858 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Star School?
North Star School had 83 students in 2025.
Is North Star School a elementary school or a high school?
North Star School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.