Enrollment
33
Elementary
DISTRICT 21 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILLOW CREEK ELEM·NCES 302814000785
Willow Creek School
407 Main, Willow Creek, MT 59760 · (406) 285-6991 · Gallatin County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL33 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
7.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
10 students
DISTRICT 32% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 9% |
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
Willow Creek School→Willow Creek 7-8
Based on grade levels within Willow Creek Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 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 Willow Creek School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Gallatin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 33 | #310 of 421 | #22 of 26 |
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
33
+6 (+22%) vs 2020
+74% since 1990-91, when it was 19
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 6.8:1
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 | 33 | 4.7 | 7.0:1 | 30% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 34 | 5.9 | 5.8:1 | 9% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 5.3 | 6.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 27 | 4 | 6.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 51 | 4.8 | 10.6:1 | 51% (26) |
| 2015-16 | 35 | 4 | 8.8:1 | 17% (6) |
| 2010-11 | 47 | 3 | 15.7:1 | 60% (28) |
| 2000-01 | 35 | 1 | 35.0:1 | 37% (13) |
| 1990-91 | 19 | 3 | 6.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Willow Creek School.
Since 2017-18: students down 35% (51 to 33); teachers down 2% (4.8 to 4.7).
About Willow Creek School
In Willow Creek, Montana, part of Gallatin County, Willow Creek School is an elementary school. Students in pre-K through 6 attend the school, which enrolls 33 students. The average among elementary schools in Montana is roughly 167 students; this school is 80% smaller than that.
Willow Creek School falls under Willow Creek Elem, which has 2 schools enrolling 42 students.
Most students at Willow Creek School are White: 97% of enrollment. Other groups include 3% Hispanic. The county population is about 89% White.
The ratio of students to teachers is 7.0:1, with 4.7 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Willow Creek School is 30%.
Federal survey data for Gallatin County show that median household income is about $93,528, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 54% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. A total of 48 public schools operate in Gallatin County, serving about 14,170 students.
Nearest public school: Willow Creek 7-8, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
Willow Creek School is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 33 was 22% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 27.
Discussion on this page can cover sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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 Willow Creek
- Willow Creek 7-8Middle · 9 students
- Willow Creek High SchoolHigh · 7 students
Nearby schools
- Willow Creek 7-80.0 mi · 9
- Willow Creek High School0.0 mi · 7
- Three Forks 7-86.8 mi · 182
- Three Forks Elem School6.8 mi · 361
- Three Forks High School6.8 mi · 251
- Harrison School11.0 mi · 36
Frequently asked questions
About Willow Creek SchoolHow large is Willow Creek School?
Willow Creek School enrolls approximately 33 students in grades PK-06.
Is Willow Creek School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Willow Creek School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Willow Creek School?
Approximately 7.0:1 students per teacher at Willow Creek School.
How diverse is Willow Creek School?
Willow Creek School reports a student body of 97% White, 3% Hispanic.
Is Willow Creek School public or private?
Willow Creek School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Willow Creek Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.