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 Stats (2025)
- 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
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
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Sch For Deaf & Blnd Elementary School's student population of 19 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
5%
1%
White
79%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 Sch For Deaf Blind School District.
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