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Cohagen School

19 3rd St. E., Cohagen, MT 59322 · (406) 557-2771 · Garfield County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
Enrollment
12
Elementary
STATE 167
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
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
Kindergarten
1
Grade 2
1
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
2
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
2
Grade 8
1
Student demographics
White
12100%
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
867%
Female
433%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
12
-1 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 13.0:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Cohagen School

Located at 19 3rd St. E., in Cohagen, Montana, Cohagen School is an one-room-style elementary campus that hosts 12 students (grades pre-K through 8), run under Cohagen Elem. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 93% below typical.

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

In terms of who attends, Cohagen School lists that 100% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. That composition is broadly in line with Garfield County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Cohagen School has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.0:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Garfield County put median household income runs about $69,583, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. Across Garfield County's 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 189 students), Cohagen School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Jordan Elementary School, around 22.8 miles off.

Cohagen School operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 8%: 13 students in 2018 compared to 12 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 13.0:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 today.

On this page, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Garfield County at a glance

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Population
1,094
Census ACS
Median income
$69,583
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
189 students

Quick facts

School name
Cohagen School
District
Cohagen Elem
Address
19 3rd St. E., Cohagen, MT 59322
Phone
(406) 557-2771
County
Garfield County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
12
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300703000192
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Cohagen School
How many students attend Cohagen School?
Cohagen School enrolls approximately 12 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Cohagen School serve?
Cohagen School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohagen School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Cohagen School is approximately 12.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Cohagen School?
Student demographics at Cohagen School are roughly 100% White.
Is Cohagen School public or private?
Cohagen School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cohagen Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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