Cardwell School

Public Elementary Grades PK–8

Part of Cardwell Elem

80 Highway 359, Cardwell, MT 59721 · (406) 287-3321

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Academic performance

Math proficiency24.5%

State average 34.5%

Reading / language arts24.5%

State average 46.1%

EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)

At a glance

35Students enrolled

7:1Student–teacher ratio

57%Free / reduced lunch

RuralSetting

Regular SchoolSchool type

Enrollment by grade

Pre-K3

Kindergarten7

Grade 15

Grade 22

Grade 36

Grade 45

Grade 51

Grade 62

Grade 73

Grade 81

Students

White · 80%28

Two or more races · 9%3

Hispanic · 6%2

American Indian/Alaska Native · 6%2

Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.

Enrollment · last 5 years

31’20

34’21

40’22

37’23

35’24

Location

80 Highway 359 Cardwell

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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.