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Trinity School

7435 Duffy Lane, Canyon Creek, MT 59633 · (406) 368-2230 · Lewis and Clark County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL43 STUDENTS
Enrollment
43
Elementary
STATE 167
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
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
Pre-K
2
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
5
Grade 2
10
Grade 3
10
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
5
Student demographics
White
4298%
STATE 76%
Hispanic
12%
STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2047%
Female
2353%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
43
+26 (+153%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 8.5:1
% White
98%
was 82%
% Hispanic
2%
was 12%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Trinity School

Trinity School is a rural-scale elementary school in Canyon Creek, Montana, run under Trinity Elem. The school caters to 43 students in grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 74% below the typical public school in Montana, which averages around 167 students.

Trinity School is a school of Trinity Elem, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Trinity School logs that 98% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school reports 2% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, Trinity School reports 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, Lewis and Clark County reports that the typical household earns roughly $78,237 per year, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 3%. Trinity School is one of 36 public schools in Lewis and Clark County (combined enrollment of about 9,786 students).

Jim Darcy School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 12.5 miles from this campus.

Trinity School operates from a countryside location.

Five-year trend. Trinity School's enrollment has expanded 153% since 2018, when it stood at 17 (now 43). Over the same period, the White share rose from 82% to 98%. Class-load math has grew: from 8.5:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Lewis and Clark County at a glance

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Population
73,464
Census ACS
Median income
$78,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
9,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Trinity School
District
Trinity Elem
Address
7435 Duffy Lane, Canyon Creek, MT 59633
Phone
(406) 368-2230
County
Lewis and Clark County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
43
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
302649000746
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Trinity School
How many students attend Trinity School?
Trinity School enrolls approximately 43 students in grades PK-08.
Is Trinity School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Trinity School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Trinity School is approximately 13.9:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Trinity School?
Student demographics at Trinity School are roughly 98% White, 2% Hispanic.
What district is Trinity School in?
Trinity School is part of Trinity Elem.
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