Deer Park School

Deer Park School is an elementary-level community of intimate scale in Columbia Falls, Montana, one of the schools within Deer Park Elem, enrolling 120 students in grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 28% smaller than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 167 students.

Deer Park School is one of 2 schools operated by Deer Park Elem, a district that instructs 168 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Deer Park School lists that nearly all students (95%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 3% Hispanic. Compared to Flathead County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Deer Park School has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Deer Park School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 36% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Flathead County (around 75%), the school's rate is south of typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Flathead County put median household earnings sit near $73,925, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Deer Park School is one of 48 public schools in Flathead County (combined enrollment of about 14,957 students).

The closest other public school is Deer Park 6-8, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Deer Park School has ticked down 10%, going from 134 students in 2018 to 120 in 2025.

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