Enrollment
10
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEAR PAW ELEM·NCES 300300000039
Bear Paw School
29815 Clear Creek Rd, Chinook, MT 59523 · (406) 395-4436 · Blaine County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL10 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 10% |
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 Bear Paw School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Blaine County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10 | #381 of 421 | #7 of 9 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
10
+5 (+100%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 12
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 5.0:1
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 | 10 | 1 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 11 | 1 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bear Paw School.
About Bear Paw School
Families in Chinook, Montana, are served by Bear Paw School, a small elementary school. The school's enrollment of 10 students covers pre-K through 8. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students.
Bear Paw School belongs to Bear Paw Elem.
The large majority of students at Bear Paw School, 90%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 10% Black. The White share of the county population is lower, at 44%.
Bear Paw School operates with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 10.0:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Blaine County show that median household income is about $64,813, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 17 public schools in Blaine County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,323.
The closest public school to Bear Paw School is Rocky Boy 7-8, about 12.1 miles away.
Bear Paw School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
In 2020-21 the school reported 5 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 10. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio of students to teachers went from 5.0:1 to 10.0:1 over the same years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Bear Paw School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Blaine County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,949
Census ACS
Median income
$64,813
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
1,323 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chinook
- Meadowlark SchoolElementary · 144 students
- Chinook High SchoolHigh · 115 students
- Chinook 7-8Middle · 63 students
- Cleveland SchoolElementary · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Rocky Boy 7-812.1 mi · 73
- Rocky Boy High School12.1 mi · 125
- Rocky Boy School12.1 mi · 348
- Cleveland School17.0 mi · 11
- Davey Elementary17.5 mi · 8
- Havre High School20.9 mi · 521
Frequently asked questions
About Bear Paw SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School enrolls approximately 10 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Bear Paw School serve?
Bear Paw School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Bear Paw School?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at Bear Paw School.
How diverse is Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School reports a student body of 90% White, 10% Black.
Who oversees Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School is overseen by Bear Paw Elem in Blaine County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.