At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 162
258
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
100%+43.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–3
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Browning Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 2–3 in Browning, Montana. The school enrolls 258 students. It is part of the Browning 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
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
258 students — small for a US elementary school
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—
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–3
DistrictBrowning Elem
County30035
CityBrowning
ZIP59417
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300514001100
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment258
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native96.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
3.5%
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.