Enrollment
32
Elementary
DISTRICT 18 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TROUT CREEK ELEM·NCES 302652000747
Trout Creek School
4 School Lane, Trout Creek, MT 59874 · (406) 827-3629 · Sanders County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL32 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
7.2:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.3:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
32 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 3% |
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Trout Creek School→Trout Creek 7-8
Based on grade levels within Trout Creek Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
49.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
49.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Trout Creek School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 32 | #312 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
32
-11 (-26%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 93
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 10.8:1
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 | 32 | 4.4 | 7.2:1 | 100% (32) |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 4 | 6.0:1 | 100% (24) |
| 2022-23 | 51 | 5 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 4 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 5.5 | 8.3:1 | 100% (46) |
| 2015-16 | 43 | 6 | 7.2:1 | 93% (40) |
| 2010-11 | 38 | 4 | 9.5:1 | 53% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 72 | 5 | 14.4:1 | 60% (43) |
| 1990-91 | 93 | 7 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Trout Creek School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (46 to 32); teachers down 20% (5.5 to 4.4).
About Trout Creek School
Trout Creek School, a small elementary school, is located in Trout Creek, Montana. Grades offered run from pre-K through 6, with 32 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students.
Trout Creek Elem includes 2 schools. Together they enroll 36 students.
The large majority of students at Trout Creek School, 88%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 6% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. That is close to the 89% White share among all Sanders County residents.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1 at Trout Creek School, with 4.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Montana, the typical ratio is 11.9:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 100% of enrollment. Among public schools in Sanders County, the average eligibility rate is 91%.
Census Bureau estimates for Sanders County show that median household income is about $57,476, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Trout Creek School is one of 16 public schools in Sanders County, which together enroll about 1,321 students.
Of nearby public schools, Trout Creek 7-8 is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile.
For locale, NCES codes Trout Creek School as Rural: Remote.
The number of students dropped from 43 to 32 over 4 years. By 2024-25, the school had 7.2 students per teacher, compared with 10.8 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Sanders County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,285
Census ACS
Median income
$57,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,321 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Trout Creek 7-80.0 mi · 4
- Noxon High School13.5 mi · 56
- Noxon School13.5 mi · 62
- Noxon 7-813.5 mi · 28
- Thompson Falls Elem Schl20.4 mi · 240
- Thompson Falls 7-820.5 mi · 68
Frequently asked questions
About Trout Creek SchoolHow large is Trout Creek School?
Trout Creek School enrolls approximately 32 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Trout Creek School serve?
Trout Creek School serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Trout Creek School?
Approximately 7.2:1 students per teacher at Trout Creek School.
How diverse is Trout Creek School?
Trout Creek School reports a student body of 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Trout Creek School?
Trout Creek School is overseen by Trout Creek Elem in Sanders County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.