Enrollment
13
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AUCHARD CREEK ELEM·NCES 300249000026
Auchard Creek School
9605 Hwy 287, Wolf Creek, MT 59648 · (406) 562-3528 · Lewis and Clark County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL13 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
10 students
STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 3 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 31% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 31% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Auchard Creek School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Lewis and Clark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 13 | #363 of 421 | #19 of 20 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
13
+1 (+8%) vs 2020
-24% since 1990-91, when it was 17
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 13 | 0.9 | 14.3:1 | 77% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 1 | 16.0:1 | 81% (13) |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 1 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 12 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 1 | 10.2:1 | 100% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | 70% (7) |
| 2010-11 | 24 | 2 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 35 | 2 | 17.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Auchard Creek School.
Since 2017-18: students up 30% (10 to 13); teachers down 7% (1 to 0.9).
About Auchard Creek School
Auchard Creek School is a small elementary school for students in Wolf Creek, Montana. The latest federal count shows 13 students in pre-K through 8. The average for elementary schools in Montana is about 167 students, so this school is 92% smaller than average.
Auchard Creek School falls under Auchard Creek Elem.
Federal enrollment data show Auchard Creek School is 100% White. Among all residents of Lewis and Clark County, the White share is about 91%.
At Auchard Creek School, 0.9 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 14.3:1. That is higher than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. Roughly 77% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 39 points above the 38% average for public schools in Lewis and Clark County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Lewis and Clark County show that the median household income is $78,237, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 3%. Auchard Creek School is one of 36 public schools in the county.
Nearby, Augusta High School is about 14.2 miles away.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment climbed 8% from its 2020-21 level of 12.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Auchard Creek School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lewis and Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,464
Census ACS
Median income
$78,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
9,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Augusta High School14.2 mi · 33
- Augusta Elementary School14.2 mi · 85
- Augusta 7-814.2 mi · 13
- Golden Ridge School16.4 mi · 7
- Sun River Middle School17.3 mi · 55
- Simms High School17.3 mi · 91
Frequently asked questions
About Auchard Creek SchoolHow many students attend Auchard Creek School?
Auchard Creek School enrolls approximately 13 students in grades PK-08.
Is Auchard Creek School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Auchard Creek School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Auchard Creek School?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at Auchard Creek School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Auchard Creek School?
At Auchard Creek School, the student body is approximately 100% White.
Is Auchard Creek School public or private?
Auchard Creek School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Auchard Creek Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.