Enrollment
53
Elementary
DISTRICT 31 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HYSHAM K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301476000453
Hysham School
115 Summit Street, Hysham, MT 59038 · (406) 342-5237 · Treasure County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL53 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
17 students
DISTRICT 51% · 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 | 8 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 6% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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
Based on grade levels within Hysham K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Hysham School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 53 | #274 of 421 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
53
-1 (-2%) vs 2020
-26% since 2000-01, when it was 72
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 10.8:1
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 | 53 | 5.6 | 9.5:1 | 32% (17) |
| 2023-24 | 59 | 5.5 | 10.7:1 | 36% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 52 | 6.1 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 54 | 5 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 35 | 4.4 | 7.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 43 | 4 | 10.8:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 40 | 5 | 8.0:1 | 30% (12) |
| 2000-01 | 72 | 7 | 10.3:1 | 42% (30) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hysham School.
About Hysham School
Hysham School is a small elementary school in Hysham, Montana, under Hysham K-12 Schools. The school enrolls 53 students, from pre-K through 6. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Montana) has about 167 students.
Besides Hysham School, Hysham K-12 Schools runs 2 other schools. The district enrolls 92 students.
The student body at Hysham School is 91% White. Enrollment also includes 4% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The county population is about 94% White, within a few points of the school. Pick two students at random and there is an 18% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at the school number 5.6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 9.5:1. This ratio sits 2.5 below the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. Roughly 32% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 43% average for public schools in Treasure County, the school's rate is lower.
Census Bureau estimates for Treasure County show that the median household income is $67,917, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. There are 3 public schools in Treasure County, enrolling about 92 students in all.
Hysham 7-8 is located less than a tenth of a mile from Hysham School. The five-mile area around Hysham School holds 2 other public schools.
Federal data place Hysham School in the Rural: Remote locale, which means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show 54 students in 2020-21 and 53 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 10.8:1 in 2020-21 to 9.5:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Hysham School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Treasure County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
732
Census ACS
Median income
$67,917
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
92 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hysham K-12 Schools
- Hysham High SchoolHigh · 28 students
- Hysham 7-8Middle · 11 students
Other schools in Hysham
- Hysham High SchoolHigh · 28 students
- Hysham 7-8Middle · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Hysham 7-80.0 mi · 11
- Hysham High School0.0 mi · 28
- Custer School19.3 mi · 49
- Custer 7-819.3 mi · 13
- Custer High School19.3 mi · 26
- Forsyth High School26.3 mi · 103
Frequently asked questions
About Hysham SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Hysham School?
Hysham School enrolls approximately 53 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Hysham School serve?
Hysham School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Hysham School?
Approximately 9.5:1 students per teacher at Hysham School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hysham School?
At Hysham School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Is Hysham School public or private?
Hysham School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hysham K-12 Schools.
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