Enrollment
65
Elementary
DISTRICT 302 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAMILTON K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301326000387
Washington School
225 North 5th Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 · (406) 363-2144 · Ravalli County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL65 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
12.5:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
28 students
DISTRICT 52% · 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 | 65 | 100% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · 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
Schools most like Washington School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School this school | 65 | 43.1% | N/A |
| Greenfield School Fairfield | 65 | 44.6% | N/A |
| Bissell School Whitefish | 78 | 37.2% | N/A |
| Augusta Elementary School Augusta | 85 | 48.2% | N/A |
| Twin Bridges School Twin Bridges | 90 | 43.3% | N/A |
| Plevna School Plevna | 60 | 45.0% | 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 Washington School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Ravalli County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 65 | #259 of 421 | #9 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -72.5% | #1 of 107 | N/A |
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
65
+36 (+124%) vs 2020
-70% since 2000-01, when it was 217
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 9.7:1
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 | 65 | 5.2 | 12.5:1 | 43% (28) |
| 2023-24 | 67 | 5.4 | 12.4:1 | 51% (34) |
| 2022-23 | 76 | 6 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 3 | 9.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 236 | 14.4 | 16.4:1 | 52% (122) |
| 2015-16 | 213 | 18 | 11.8:1 | 99% (210) |
| 2010-11 | 250 | 16 | 15.6:1 | 48% (120) |
| 2000-01 | 217 | 11 | 19.7:1 | 26% (57) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington School.
Since 2017-18: students down 72% (236 to 65); teachers down 64% (14.4 to 5.2).
About Washington School
Washington School is an elementary school in Hamilton, Montana, according to federal school records. It has an enrollment of 65 students in pre-K through kindergarten. On average, elementary schools in Montana enroll around 167, and this school is 61% below that mark.
Washington School reports to Hamilton K-12 Schools, which has 6 schools and 1,631 students.
White students account for 94% of the school's enrollment. It is also 3% Hispanic. Among Ravalli County residents, the White share is about 90%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 12, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 5.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 12.5:1. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is close to this figure. On the income side, 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the wider Ravalli County area, median household income comes to about $71,283, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Ravalli County's 30 public schools enroll about 5,729 students and include Washington School.
The closest school to Washington School is Hamilton Middle School, located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Remote.
Washington School reported 29 students in 2020-21 and 65 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. The ratio of students to teachers went from 9.7:1 to 12.5:1 over the same years.
The Washington School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Ravalli County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,727
Census ACS
Median income
$71,283
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
5,729 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hamilton K-12 Schools
- Daly SchoolElementary · 539 students
- Hamilton High SchoolHigh · 460 students
- Hamilton Middle SchoolMiddle · 460 students
- Bitterroot Polytech HSHigh · 87 students
- Bitterroot Polytech 7-8Middle · 20 students
Other schools in Hamilton
- Daly SchoolElementary · 539 students
- Hamilton High SchoolHigh · 460 students
- Hamilton Middle SchoolMiddle · 460 students
- Bitterroot Polytech HSHigh · 87 students
- Bitterroot Polytech 7-8Middle · 20 students
Other Washington schools
22 other US public schools in 11 states are named Washington. Washington School is the 21st largest of the 23.
- Washington SchoolBillings, MT · 208 students
- Washington SchoolMonticello, IL · 543 students
- Washington SchoolNUTLEY, NJ · 534 students
- Washington SchoolWASHINGTON, UT · 468 students
- WashingtonSpringfield, MA · 430 students
Nearby schools
- Hamilton Middle School0.2 mi · 460
- Bitterroot Polytech 7-80.8 mi · 20
- Bitterroot Polytech HS0.8 mi · 87
- Daly School0.9 mi · 539
- Hamilton High School1.1 mi · 460
- Quentin Brown Primary K-45.1 mi · 464
Frequently asked questions
About Washington SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Washington School?
Washington School enrolls approximately 65 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Washington School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington School is approximately 12.5:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington School?
At Washington School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Is Washington School public or private?
Washington School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hamilton K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.