South School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laurel, Montana 59044 · Laurel Elem
#228 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#39491 of 50,301 nationally
About South School
South School is a public elementary located in Laurel, in the Laurel Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 158 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 228th of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 158.
There are 5 schools in Laurel; South School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 South School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
248 students · 1.4 km away
Fred W Graff School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
245 students · 1.8 km away
Laurel High School
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students · 1.9 km away
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
506 students · 2.1 km away
Yellowstone Academy Elem
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
36 students · 10 km away
Yellowstone Academy 7-8
Billings · Public middle · Grades 7–8
16 students · 10 km away
Park City School
Park City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
179 students · 11 km away
Park City 7-8
Park City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
39 students · 11 km away
Park City High School
Park City · Public high · Grades 9–12
112 students · 11 km away
Elder Grove School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Longfellow School
Baker · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
158 students
W F Morrison School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
Forsyth Elementary School
Forsyth · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
Highland Park School
Lewistown · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
159 students
Eastgate School
East Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
161 students
Fort Benton School
Fort Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
162 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South School a good school?
South School has a Success Index (US) of 28.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #228 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 South School rank in Montana?
South School ranks #228 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #39491 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South School?
South School had 158 students in 2025.
Is South School a elementary school or a high school?
South School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.