Stanford School

Stanford School is one of the tiny primary schools in Stanford, Montana, overseen by Stanford K-12 Schools, with 54 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 68% leaner than the state mean of about 167.

Stanford K-12 Schools comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 108 students; Stanford School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Stanford School shows that nearly all students (87%) are White. Other groups include 13% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Judith Basin County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Stanford School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is south of Judith Basin County's rate of about 51%.

In the broader community, Judith Basin County reports that median household income runs about $59,000, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Judith Basin County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 277 students), Stanford School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Stanford High School, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Stanford School.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 27%: 74 students in 2018 compared to 54 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 0% to 13% across the same window.

On allk12, members of the Stanford School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.