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Ruder Elementary

1500 12Th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, United States

+1 (406) 892-6570

http://ruderelementary.org

4.5

Overall Rating

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Ruder Elementary Overview

About This School

Ruder Elementary is a public elementary in Columbia Falls, Montana, serving 487 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 47% in ELA and 42% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 34 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,205. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 53% female and 47% male. The demographic makeup consists of 85% White, 9% Two or More Races, and 5% Hispanic students.

487

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

34 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics42%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Flathead County

Students per Counselor

487:1

Ruder Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 44%

42%

Mathematics

City Avg: 39%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 11:1

487

Students per Counselor

Ruder Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,205

City Avg: $50,290

State Avg: $47,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor487:1

Ruder Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

47.43%

Male

52.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 487 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White84.8%

Hispanic5.34%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races8.83%

Native American0.62%

Ruder Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Ruder Elementary

Q: What is Ruder Elementary?

A: Ruder Elementary is a elementary public located in Columbia Falls.

Q: How many students attend Ruder Elementary?

A: Ruder Elementary has approximately 487 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruder Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ruder Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Ruder Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ruder Elementary - Columbia Falls, MT

Quick Facts about Ruder Elementary
School Name	Ruder Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1500 12Th Avenue West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, Columbia Falls, MT
County	Flathead County
Phone	+1 (406) 892-6570
Total Students	487
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	34
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	47%
Math Proficiency	42%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruder Elementary

What is Ruder Elementary?

Ruder Elementary is a elementary public located in Columbia Falls.

How many students attend Ruder Elementary?

Ruder Elementary has approximately 487 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruder Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ruder Elementary is 14:1.

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