Total enrollment
2,929
-44 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Butte Elem
Montana · 2,929 students · 1 city
Butte Elem has 7 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 2,929 Montana students across 6 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Butte Elem
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School | Butte | Middle | 07-08 | 664 |
| West Elementary School | Butte | Elementary | PK-06 | 503 |
| Hillcrest School | Butte | Elementary | PK-06 | 412 |
| Emerson School | Butte | Elementary | PK-06 | 389 |
| Whittier School | Butte | Elementary | PK-06 | 383 |
| Margaret Leary School | Butte | Elementary | PK-06 | 359 |
| Kennedy School | Butte | Elementary | PK-06 | 219 |
About Butte Elem
As a small district in Montana, Butte Elem instructs 2,929 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the level breakdown, Butte Elem is built around 6 elementary and 1 middle.
Per-school enrollment averages around 418 in this district, higher than the Montana typical of 175.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,973 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,929 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Butte Elem discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.