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Benton Lake School

17557 Bootlegger Trail, Floweree, MT 59440 · (406) 452-9023 · Chouteau County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL6 STUDENTS
Enrollment
6
Elementary
STATE 167
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
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
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
1
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
1
Student demographics
White
6100%
STATE 76%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
233%
Female
467%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
6
-3 (-33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 9.0:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Benton Lake School

Set in Floweree, Montana, Benton Lake School is a minimally staffed K-5 school, run under Benton Lake Elem. It enrolls 6 students across grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 167 students each, so Benton Lake School sits 96% smaller than that benchmark.

Benton Lake School sits inside Benton Lake Elem, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Benton Lake School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (100%). The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school reports having 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.0:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Chouteau County) records that median household income runs about $58,218, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. Benton Lake School is one of 15 public schools in Chouteau County (combined enrollment of about 701 students).

The closest other public school is Hillcrest Colony Elementary, roughly 11.9 miles away.

Benton Lake School operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Benton Lake School's enrollment has edged down 33% since 2018, when it stood at 9 (now 6). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 9.0:1 in 2018 to 6.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Chouteau County at a glance

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Population
5,906
Census ACS
Median income
$58,218
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
701 students

Quick facts

School name
Benton Lake School
District
Benton Lake Elem
Address
17557 Bootlegger Trail, Floweree, MT 59440
Phone
(406) 452-9023
County
Chouteau County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
6
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
6.0:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
300348000084
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Benton Lake School
How many students attend Benton Lake School?
Benton Lake School enrolls approximately 6 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Benton Lake School serve?
Benton Lake School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Benton Lake School?
Approximately 6.0:1 students per teacher at Benton Lake School.
How diverse is Benton Lake School?
Benton Lake School reports a student body of 100% White.
Is Benton Lake School public or private?
Benton Lake School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Benton Lake Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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