Hillside Colony School

Hillside Colony School is a combined-grade school of average-sized scale in Sunburst, Montana, operated by Liberty Elem, hosting students from the surrounding community in grade M.

Hillside Colony School is a school of Liberty Elem, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at school resources, Hillside Colony School runs at roughly 9.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.6:1, putting Hillside Colony School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, Toole County reports that the typical household earns roughly $57,731 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. In all, Toole County runs 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 681 students), of which Hillside Colony School is one.

The closest other public school is Sunburst Elementary, roughly 9.8 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Hillside Colony School operates from a rural location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 5 years, enrollment at Hillside Colony School has declined 36%, going from 14 students in 2018 to 9 in 2023. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.0:1 in 2018 to 9.0:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Hillside Colony School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.