Columbia Falls High Schl
Columbia Falls, MT
Grades 9 to 12 · 691 students
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Ruder Elementary
Columbia Falls, Montana · Grades PreK to 5 · Columbia Falls Elem
Public school
About Ruder Elementary
Located in Columbia Falls, Montana, Ruder Elementary is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 487 students in 2024-25. There are about 14.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Flathead County. It is one of 3 schools in Columbia Falls Elem School District. Families comparing options will find 3 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 1500 12th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (406) 892-6570 |
| School district | Columbia Falls Elem |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 487 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 34 |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Town, remote, Flathead County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 300711000198). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Ruder Elementary serve?
Ruder Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Ruder Elementary?
Ruder Elementary reported 487 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruder Elementary?
About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 487 students and 34 teachers in federal data.
Is Ruder Elementary a public or charter school?
Ruder Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Ruder Elementary in?
Ruder Elementary is part of Columbia Falls Elem School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mt/columbia-falls-elem-school-district/
Where is Ruder Elementary located?
Ruder Elementary is at 1500 12th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The phone number is (406) 892-6570.
How many other schools are near Ruder Elementary?
There are 3 other schools within 5 miles of Ruder Elementary in our directory.
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