Enrollment
5
Elementary
DISTRICT 51 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHESTER-JOPLIN-INVERNESS EL·NCES 300009800329
Sage Creek Elementary
494 South 1346 East, Chester, MT 59522 · (406) 759-5477 · Liberty County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL5 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
4.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 59% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 20% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 40% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 20% |
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 Sage Creek Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5 | #406 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. 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
5
0 (0%) vs 2020
-72% since 2010-11, when it was 18
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 5.0:1
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 | 5 | 1.3 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 1.6 | 3.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | 77% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 79% (11) |
| 2010-11 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 83% (15) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sage Creek Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 62% (13 to 5); teachers up 25% (1 to 1.3).
About Sage Creek Elementary
Sage Creek Elementary sits in Chester, Montana, and is classified as an elementary school. It has an enrollment of 5 students in pre-K through 8. Elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students, which makes this school 97% below average.
Sage Creek Elementary is among 4 schools run by Chester-Joplin-Inverness El, which serves 182 students.
Of every 100 students at Sage Creek Elementary, about 100 are White.
Sage Creek Elementary has 1.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 4.0:1. The school's 4.0:1 compares with an average of 11.9:1 for elementary schools in Montana.
In Liberty County, home to about 1,952 people, the median household earns about $57,857 a year, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 18%. Sage Creek Elementary shares Liberty County with 6 other public schools.
Among nearby public schools, Hi-Line Colony School is closest at about 15.1 miles.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 5, close to the 5 recorded in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher dropped from 5.0 to 4.0 over 4 years.
The discussion board for Sage Creek Elementary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Liberty County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,952
Census ACS
Median income
$57,857
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
249 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Chester-Joplin-Inverness El
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness SchlElementary · 124 students
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8Middle · 30 students
- Hi-Line Colony SchoolElementary · 23 students
- Cool Spring Colony SchoolCombined
Other schools in Chester
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness SchlElementary · 124 students
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness HSHigh · 54 students
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-8Middle · 30 students
- Hi-Line Colony SchoolElementary · 23 students
Nearby schools
- Hi-Line Colony School15.1 mi · 23
- Liberty Elementary School18.9 mi · 13
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness 7-829.1 mi · 30
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schl29.1 mi · 124
- Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS29.1 mi · 54
- North Star 7-831.8 mi · 25
Frequently asked questions
About Sage Creek ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Sage Creek Elementary?
Sage Creek Elementary enrolls approximately 5 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Sage Creek Elementary serve?
Sage Creek Elementary serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Creek Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sage Creek Elementary is approximately 4.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sage Creek Elementary?
At Sage Creek Elementary, the student body is approximately 100% White.
What district is Sage Creek Elementary in?
Sage Creek Elementary is part of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.