Enrollment
15
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FISHTAIL ELEM·NCES 301080000289
Fishtail School
119 Easton Avenue, Fishtail, MT 59028 · (406) 328-4277 · Stillwater County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL15 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
6 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 3 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 7% |
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 Fishtail School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Stillwater County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #356 of 421 | #6 of 7 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
15
+1 (+7%) vs 2020
-65% since 1990-91, when it was 43
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
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 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | 40% (6) |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 1 | 15.0:1 | 20% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 30% (7) |
| 1990-91 | 43 | 3 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fishtail School.
Since 2017-18: students up 275% (4 to 15); teachers unchanged (1 to 1).
About Fishtail School
Fishtail School is a very small elementary school with an address in Fishtail, Montana. It has an enrollment of 15 students in pre-K through 8. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average enrollment is about 167.
Fishtail School falls under Fishtail Elem.
The share of students at Fishtail School who are White is 100%.
Fishtail School reported 1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 15.0:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Montana is 11.9:1. There are 6 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 40% of enrollment. That rate is above the 32% average among public schools in Stillwater County.
In Stillwater County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $84,732, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 18 public schools in the county, enrolling about 1,336, Fishtail School among them.
Measured in a straight line, Absarokee School is about 5.1 miles from Fishtail School. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within ten miles.
NCES assigns Fishtail School the locale Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal enrollment counts increased from 14 (2020-21) to 15 (2024-25). Students per teacher increased from 14.0 in 2020-21 to 15.0 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Fishtail School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Stillwater County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,182
Census ACS
Median income
$84,732
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
1,336 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Absarokee School5.1 mi · 79
- Absarokee 6-85.1 mi · 41
- Absarokee High School5.1 mi · 74
- Luther School12.1 mi · 7
- Nye School14.1 mi · 4
- Roberts High School17.5 mi · 40
Frequently asked questions
About Fishtail SchoolHow many students attend Fishtail School?
Fishtail School enrolls approximately 15 students in grades PK-08.
Is Fishtail School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fishtail School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Fishtail School have?
Fishtail School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Fishtail School?
Student demographics at Fishtail School are roughly 100% White.
What district is Fishtail School in?
Fishtail School is part of Fishtail Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.