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How has Story Creek Elem changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
437
Elementary
DISTRICT 430 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELGRADE ELEM·NCES 300329001131
Story Creek Elem
807 Bolinger Road, Belgrade, MT 59714 · (406) 924-2791 · Gallatin County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL437 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
15.3:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
153 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 58%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 87 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 82 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 87 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 67 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (78) is 16% larger than its 4th grade class (67).
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 40% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Story Creek Elem→Belgrade Middle School
Based on grade levels within Belgrade Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Story Creek Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Creek Elem this school | 437 | 35.0% | N/A |
| Ridge View Elementary Belgrade | 438 | 32.2% | N/A |
| Eagle Cliffs Elementary Billings | 443 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Poly Drive School Billings | 283 | 33.9% | N/A |
| Riverview School Great Falls | 445 | 38.0% | N/A |
| Central Elementary Sidney | 272 | 40.1% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Story Creek Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Gallatin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 437 | #25 of 421 | #6 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #95 of 160 | #6 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.0% | #73 of 160 | #6 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.0% | #167 of 226 | #6 of 20 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 437 | 28.6 | 15.3:1 | 35% (153) |
| 2023-24 | 431 | 30.1 | 14.3:1 | 30% (131) |
| 2022-23 | 403 | 29.9 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Story Creek Elem.
About Story Creek Elem
Story Creek Elem is a large elementary school serving families in Belgrade, Montana. It teaches 437 students in pre-K through 4. It has 162% more students than the average for elementary schools in Montana (about 167).
Story Creek Elem is a school in Belgrade Elem. The district has 4 schools and 2,269 students.
The share of White students at Story Creek Elem is 81%. Other groups include 12% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. The county population is about 89% White. The diversity index for Story Creek Elem is 33%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
For every teacher at Story Creek Elem, there are about 15.3 students; the school has 28.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana, this school's ratio is higher. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 35%. Among public schools in Gallatin County, the average eligibility rate is 25%.
In Gallatin County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $93,528, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 54%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. The county has 48 public schools and about 14,170 students.
A public school about 1.4 miles away, Saddle Peak Elementary, is the closest to Story Creek Elem. The count of other public schools within five miles is 4.
The federal government classifies Story Creek Elem's location as Rural: Fringe.
The allk12 page for Story Creek Elem lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
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 Elem
- Belgrade Middle SchoolMiddle · 978 students
- Ridge View ElementaryElementary · 438 students
- Saddle Peak ElementaryElementary · 416 students
Other schools in Belgrade
- Belgrade Middle SchoolMiddle · 978 students
- Belgrade High SchoolHigh · 958 students
- Ridge View ElementaryElementary · 438 students
- Saddle Peak ElementaryElementary · 416 students
- Springhill SchoolElementary · 16 students
- Pass Creek SchoolElementary · 14 students
Nearby schools
- Saddle Peak Elementary1.4 mi · 416
- Belgrade Middle School1.5 mi · 978
- Belgrade High School1.7 mi · 958
- Ridge View Elementary2.0 mi · 438
- Amsterdam School6.6 mi · 149
- Manhattan H S7.4 mi · 241
Frequently asked questions
About Story Creek ElemHow many students attend Story Creek Elem?
Story Creek Elem enrolls approximately 437 students in grades PK-04.
Is Story Creek Elem an elementary, middle, or high school?
Story Creek Elem is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Story Creek Elem have?
Story Creek Elem employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Story Creek Elem?
Student demographics at Story Creek Elem are roughly 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Story Creek Elem in?
Story Creek Elem is part of Belgrade Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.