Enrollment
14
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PASS CREEK ELEM·NCES 302017000612
Pass Creek School
3747 Pass Creek Road, Belgrade, MT 59714 · (406) 388-6353 · Gallatin County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL14 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
5.6:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 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
Where Pass Creek School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Gallatin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14 | #360 of 421 | #25 of 26 |
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
14
+1 (+8%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 17
Student : Teacher
5.6:1
was 13.0:1
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 | 14 | 2.5 | 5.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 2.5 | 5.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 1 | 12.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 9 | 1 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 14 | 1 | 14.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 17 | 1 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Pass Creek School.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (12 to 14); teachers up 150% (1 to 2.5).
About Pass Creek School
Pass Creek School, a very small elementary school, is located in Belgrade, Montana. The school serves pre-K through 8. Enrollment is 14 students. That is 92% below the average of about 167 students for elementary schools in Montana.
The school's district is Pass Creek Elem.
A large majority of enrollment at Pass Creek School is White, at 100%. Gallatin County's residents are about 89% White, 11 points below the school's share.
The school had 2.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1. The gap from the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is 6.3 students per teacher.
In Gallatin County, home to about 124,074 people, the median household earns about $93,528 a year, roughly 54% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Gallatin County number 48, with about 14,170 students.
Springhill School is about 10.0 miles away, making it the nearest public school.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased 8%. The number of students per teacher dropped from 13.0 to 5.6 over 4 years.
People who know Pass Creek School can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Gallatin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
124,074
Census ACS
Median income
$93,528
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
48
14,170 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Belgrade
- Belgrade Middle SchoolMiddle · 978 students
- Belgrade High SchoolHigh · 958 students
- Ridge View ElementaryElementary · 438 students
- Story Creek ElemElementary · 437 students
- Saddle Peak ElementaryElementary · 416 students
- Springhill SchoolElementary · 16 students
Nearby schools
- Springhill School10.0 mi · 16
- Story Creek Elem13.1 mi · 437
- Manhattan H S13.7 mi · 241
- Manhattan 6-813.7 mi · 189
- Manhattan Elem13.7 mi · 259
- Saddle Peak Elementary13.8 mi · 416
Frequently asked questions
About Pass Creek SchoolHow many students attend Pass Creek School?
Pass Creek School enrolls approximately 14 students in grades PK-08.
Is Pass Creek School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Pass Creek School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Creek School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Pass Creek School is approximately 5.6:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Pass Creek School?
Student demographics at Pass Creek School are roughly 100% White.
Who oversees Pass Creek School?
Pass Creek School is overseen by Pass Creek Elem in Gallatin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.