Enrollment
18
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEER CREEK ELEM·NCES 300847000244
Deer Creek School
12 Road 564, Glendive, MT 59330 · (406) 687-3724 · Dawson County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL18 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
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 | 2 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 28% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 22% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 28% |
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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Montana average is about 36 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Deer Creek School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Dawson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #348 of 421 | #4 of 6 |
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
18
+4 (+29%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 21
Student : Teacher
18.0:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 18 | 1 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 20 | 1 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 1 | 21.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 21 | 1 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Deer Creek School.
About Deer Creek School
Deer Creek School serves students in Glendive, Montana, as a small elementary school. The school's enrollment of 18 students covers pre-K through 8. Enrollment is 89% lower than the average for elementary schools in Montana, which is about 167.
The local education agency for Deer Creek School is Deer Creek Elem.
White students make up 83% of enrollment at Deer Creek School. The school is also 11% Native American and 6% Hispanic. That is lower than the 93% White share among all Dawson County residents.
The teaching staff at Deer Creek School is 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 18.0:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana.
Among Dawson County residents, the median household income is $71,334, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 3%. Besides Deer Creek School, Dawson County has 9 other public schools.
The shortest distance from Deer Creek School to another public school is about 3.7 miles, to Dawson High School. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Deer Creek School's enrollment grew from 14 in 2020-21 to 18 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.0:1 to 18.0:1.
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Dawson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,827
Census ACS
Median income
$71,334
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Glendive
- Dawson High SchoolHigh · 318 students
- Lincoln SchoolElementary · 260 students
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 247 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
Nearby schools
- Dawson High School3.7 mi · 318
- Washington Middle School3.9 mi · 246
- Jefferson School4.6 mi · 247
- Lincoln School4.6 mi · 260
- Bloomfield School20.0 mi · 8
- Lindsay School21.7 mi · 7
Frequently asked questions
About Deer Creek SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Deer Creek School?
Deer Creek School enrolls approximately 18 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Deer Creek School serve?
Deer Creek School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Deer Creek School?
Approximately 18.0:1 students per teacher at Deer Creek School.
How diverse is Deer Creek School?
Deer Creek School reports a student body of 83% White, 6% Hispanic.
What district is Deer Creek School in?
Deer Creek School is part of Deer Creek Elem.
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