Pine Creek School

Set in Livingston, Montana, Pine Creek School is a tiny elementary-level community, part of Pine Creek Elem. It instructs 29 students across grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 167 students each, so Pine Creek School sits 83% below that benchmark.

Pine Creek School is one of 2 schools operated by Pine Creek Elem, a district that caters to 44 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Pine Creek School reports that nearly all students (93%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. Compared to Park County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Pine Creek School reports 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.4:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, Park County reports that median household income runs about $70,047, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Pine Creek School is one of 15 public schools in Park County (combined enrollment of about 1,656 students).

Pine Creek 6-8 is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 5 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Pine Creek School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 3%: 30 students in 2018 compared to 29 in 2025. Class-load math has pulled in: from 17.8:1 in 2018 to 11.4:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.