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Clancy School

18 Clancy Creek Rd, Clancy, MT 59634 · (406) 933-5531 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL285 STUDENTS
Enrollment
285
Elementary
DISTRICT 187 · STATE 167
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
63 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 58%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
2
Kindergarten
31
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
44
Grade 3
44
Grade 4
36
Grade 5
44
Grade 6
39
Student demographics
White
96%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
48%
Female
52%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
62.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
52.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
285
+4 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 15.2:1
% White
96%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Clancy School

Clancy School operates as a roomy primary school in Clancy, Montana, part of Clancy Elem. Current enrollment sits at 285 students spanning grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 71% above the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 167 students.

Clancy Elem comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 374 students; Clancy School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Clancy School logs that 96% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 2% Hispanic.

On the resource side, On paper, Clancy School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Roughly 22% of students at Clancy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Jefferson County put median household income runs about $95,490, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. In all, Jefferson County runs 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,872 students), of which Clancy School is one.

Clancy 7-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 281 students in 2018 compared to 285 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
12,774
Census ACS
Median income
$95,490
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,872 students

Quick facts

School name
Clancy School
District
Clancy Elem
Address
18 Clancy Creek Rd, Clancy, MT 59634
Phone
(406) 933-5531
County
Jefferson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
285
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
63 (22%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
300684000188
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Clancy School
What is the total enrollment at Clancy School?
Clancy School enrolls approximately 285 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Clancy School serve?
Clancy School serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Clancy School?
Approximately 14.7:1 students per teacher at Clancy School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Clancy School?
At Clancy School, the student body is approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Clancy School?
Clancy School is overseen by Clancy Elem in Jefferson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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