Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BYNUM ELEM·NCES 300533000157
Bynum School
210 Central Ave, Bynum, MT 59419 · (406) 469-2373 · Teton County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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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
2.7:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 13% |
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 Bynum School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Teton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #388 of 421 | #7 of 8 |
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
8
-13 (-62%) vs 2020
-73% since 1990-91, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
2.7:1
was 21.0:1
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 | 8 | 3 | 2.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 2 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 28 | 2 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 1 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 25 | 3 | 8.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 28 | 3 | 9.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 25 | 3 | 8.3:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 43 | 4 | 10.8:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 30 | 2 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bynum School.
Since 2017-18: students down 68% (25 to 8); teachers unchanged (3 to 3).
About Bynum School
Bynum, Montana, is home to Bynum School, a small elementary school. The school serves 8 students in pre-K through 8 in 2024-25. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students.
Bynum School is run by Bynum Elem.
White students account for 63% of enrollment at Bynum School. Enrollment also includes 38% Native American. The school's White share is 29 points below the 92% share among Teton County residents.
Teachers at the school number 3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 2.7:1. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure.
County data help place the school in context: in Teton County, median household income is about $70,430, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The public schools of Teton County number 17 and enroll about 1,037.
The nearest other public school, Pendroy School, is about 9.7 miles away.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment records show 21 in 2020-21 and 8 in 2024-25. Because schools sometimes add or drop grades, the two numbers may not be directly comparable. The ratio of students to teachers went from 21.0:1 to 2.7:1 over the same years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Teton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,353
Census ACS
Median income
$70,430
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
1,037 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Bynum schools
One other US public school is named Bynum. Bynum School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Bynum SchoolBYNUM, TX · 187 students
Nearby schools
- Pendroy School9.7 mi · 11
- Choteau High School12.9 mi · 109
- Choteau 7-812.9 mi · 62
- Choteau School12.9 mi · 252
- Miami School14.8 mi · 38
- Midway Colony16.0 mi · 18
Frequently asked questions
About Bynum SchoolHow many students attend Bynum School?
Bynum School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Bynum School serve?
Bynum School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bynum School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bynum School is approximately 2.7:1 (3 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Bynum School?
Bynum School reports a student body of 63% White.
Who oversees Bynum School?
Bynum School is overseen by Bynum Elem in Teton County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.