Enrollment
313
Elementary
DISTRICT 236 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONTANA CITY ELEM·NCES 301878000586
Montana City School
11 McClellan Creek Road, Clancy, MT 59634 · (406) 442-6779 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL313 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
1%
3 students
DISTRICT 1% · 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
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Montana City School→Montana City Middle Schl
Based on grade levels within Montana City Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
67.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
52.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 52 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 →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
313
+5 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 15.1:1
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About Montana City School
Montana City School, a substantial elementary-level community in Clancy, Montana, operated by Montana City Elem, teaches 313 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. That puts it 87% bigger than the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 167 students.
Montana City School is one of 2 schools operated by Montana City Elem, a district that enrolls 471 students overall.
On demographics, Montana City School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). The remainder is composed of 5% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Jefferson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.
On the resource side, Montana City School shows 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.5:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 1% of students at Montana City School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Jefferson County runs at roughly 28%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.
Around the school, census data for Jefferson County shows the typical household earns roughly $95,490 per year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Jefferson County's 12 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,872 students), Montana City School is one campus in the mix.
Nearest neighbor: Montana City Middle Schl, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
Montana City School operates from a rural location.
Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Montana City School has stayed largely flat, going from 308 students in 2018 to 313 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 93% to 88% across the same window.
In the discussion threads here, members of the Montana City School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
12,774
Census ACS
Median income
$95,490
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clancy
- Clancy SchoolElementary · 285 students
- Montana City Middle SchlMiddle · 158 students
- Clancy 7-8Middle · 89 students
Nearby schools
- Montana City Middle Schl0.0 mi · 158
- Radley Elementary School3.9 mi · 428
- East Valley Middle School4.0 mi · 471
- Prickly Pear Elem4.1 mi · 269
- Eastgate School4.5 mi · 161
- Smith School4.5 mi · 217
Frequently asked questions
About Montana City SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Montana City School?
Montana City School enrolls approximately 313 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Montana City School serve?
Montana City School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Montana City School?
Approximately 15.5:1 students per teacher at Montana City School.
How diverse is Montana City School?
Montana City School reports a student body of 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Montana City School?
Montana City School is overseen by Montana City Elem in Jefferson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.