Enrollment
36
Elementary
DISTRICT 23 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HINSDALE ELEM·NCES 301434000443
Hinsdale School
600 North Montana, Hinsdale, MT 59241 · (406) 364-2314 · Valley County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
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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
6.9:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.6:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
30 students
DISTRICT 75% · 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 | 5 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 22% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 11% |
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Hinsdale School→Hinsdale 7-8
Based on grade levels within Hinsdale Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
30.0%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Hinsdale School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Valley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 36 | #301 of 421 | #5 of 6 |
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
36
-1 (-3%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 54
Student : Teacher
6.9:1
was 7.4:1
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 | 36 | 5.2 | 6.9:1 | 83% (30) |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 4.7 | 6.4:1 | 63% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 6.2 | 4.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 5.6 | 6.5:1 | 42% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 32 | 6 | 5.3:1 | 50% (16) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 5 | 8.4:1 | 62% (26) |
| 2000-01 | 55 | 5 | 11.0:1 | 51% (28) |
| 1990-91 | 54 | 3 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hinsdale School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (36 to 36); teachers down 7% (5.6 to 5.2).
About Hinsdale School
Hinsdale School is an elementary school located in Hinsdale, Montana, in Valley County. The school runs pre-K through 6 and enrolls 36 students. That compares with an average of about 167 students for elementary schools in Montana.
District-wide, Hinsdale Elem has 2 schools and 45 students.
At Hinsdale School, 92% of students are White. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic and 3% Native American.
There are 5.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 6.9:1. Compared with the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana, this school's ratio is lower. On the income side, 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 54% average for public schools in Valley County, the school's rate is higher.
In the wider Valley County area, median household income comes to about $71,695, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Valley County counts 16 public schools with about 1,115 students.
Among nearby public schools, Hinsdale 7-8 is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Hinsdale School.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment decreased 3% over 4 years, reaching 36 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Hinsdale School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Valley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,519
Census ACS
Median income
$71,695
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,115 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hinsdale
- Hinsdale High SchoolHigh · 18 students
- Hinsdale 7-8Middle · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Hinsdale 7-80.0 mi · 9
- Hinsdale High School0.0 mi · 18
- Saco High School12.8 mi · 15
- Saco 7-812.8 mi · 9
- Saco School12.8 mi · 31
- Irle Elementary School24.4 mi · 380
Frequently asked questions
About Hinsdale SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Hinsdale School?
Hinsdale School enrolls approximately 36 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Hinsdale School serve?
Hinsdale School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinsdale School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hinsdale School is approximately 6.9:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hinsdale School?
At Hinsdale School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 6% Hispanic.
Who oversees Hinsdale School?
Hinsdale School is overseen by Hinsdale Elem in Valley County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.