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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST GLACIER PARK ELEM·NCES 300951000267

East Glacier Park School

125 Washington St, E Glacier Park, MT 59434 · (406) 226-5543 · Glacier County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
Enrollment
45
Elementary
STATE 167
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
45 students
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
5
Grade 1
9
Grade 2
4
Grade 3
4
Grade 4
6
Grade 5
3
Grade 7
6
Grade 8
8
Student demographics
White
613%
STATE 76%
Native American
3987%
STATE 10%
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
2044%
Female
2556%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
24.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
45
-27 (-37%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 12.5:1
% White
13%
was 10%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About East Glacier Park School

As a micro-enrollment K-5 school in E Glacier Park, Montana, East Glacier Park School enrolls 45 students from grades pre-K through 8, run under East Glacier Park Elem. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 73% leaner than typical.

East Glacier Park School sits inside East Glacier Park Elem, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

Looking at the student body, East Glacier Park School records that 87% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority. The remainder consists of 13% White.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Roughly 100% of students at East Glacier Park School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Glacier County runs at roughly 90%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Glacier County) records that the typical household earns roughly $46,875 per year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Glacier County's 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,685 students), East Glacier Park School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Browning High School, roughly 11.3 miles away.

East Glacier Park School operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 37%: 72 students in 2018 compared to 45 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 12.5:1 in 2018 to 10.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Glacier County at a glance

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Population
13,637
Census ACS
Median income
$46,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,685 students

Quick facts

School name
East Glacier Park School
District
East Glacier Park Elem
Address
125 Washington St, E Glacier Park, MT 59434
Phone
(406) 226-5543
County
Glacier County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
45 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300951000267
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About East Glacier Park School
How many students attend East Glacier Park School?
East Glacier Park School enrolls approximately 45 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does East Glacier Park School serve?
East Glacier Park School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at East Glacier Park School?
Approximately 10.4:1 students per teacher at East Glacier Park School.
How diverse is East Glacier Park School?
East Glacier Park School reports a student body of 13% White.
Is East Glacier Park School public or private?
East Glacier Park School is a public K-12 school, overseen by East Glacier Park Elem.
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