- Ruder Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Glacier Gateway Elem (522:1 vs. 502:1).
- Ruder Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Glacier Gateway Elem (169 vs. 152).
- Glacier Gateway Elem reported a higher gifted & talented than Ruder Elementary (27 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ruder Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Glacier Gateway Elem (169 vs. 152).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Glacier Gateway Elem reported a higher gifted & talented than Ruder Elementary (27 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ruder Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than Glacier Gateway Elem (18 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ruder Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Glacier Gateway Elem (522:1 vs. 502:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Glacier Gateway Elem
$11,976.95
Ruder Elementary
$11,976.95
Local revenue share
Glacier Gateway Elem
48.1%
Ruder Elementary
48.1%
State revenue share
Glacier Gateway Elem
38.8%
Ruder Elementary
38.8%
Federal revenue share
Glacier Gateway Elem
13.1%
Ruder Elementary
13.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Glacier Gateway Elem
34%
Ruder Elementary
34%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Flathead County
$71,327
Flathead County
$71,327
Poverty rate
Flathead County
9.6%
Flathead County
9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Flathead County
36%
Flathead County
36%
Unemployment rate
Flathead County
3.2%
Flathead County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.