Enrollment
7
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WISE RIVER ELEM·NCES 301082000794
Wise River School
175 Swamp Creek Road, Wise River, MT 59762 · (406) 832-3279 · Beaverhead County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL7 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
1 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 14% |
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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)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 do math at grade level. The Montana average is about 36 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Wise River School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Beaverhead County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7 | #397 of 421 | #6 of 8 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
7
-6 (-46%) vs 2020
-77% since 1990-91, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 6.5:1
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 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 2 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 8 | 2 | 4.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 30 | 2 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wise River School.
About Wise River School
Wise River School operates as a small elementary school in Wise River, Montana. Enrolled students number 7 students, in pre-K through 8. Statewide, elementary schools in Montana average about 167 students each.
Wise River School falls under Wise River Elem.
Wise River School enrolls a student body that is 100% White. Census estimates put the White share of Beaverhead County's population at about 91%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1 at Wise River School, with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana is higher than this school's figure.
Beaverhead County has these Census figures: median household income is about $61,268, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 38% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The public schools of Beaverhead County number 12 and enroll about 1,182.
The shortest distance from Wise River School to another public school is about 9.9 miles, to Divide School.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
The school's enrollment figures are 13 for 2020-21 and 7 for 2024-25. Differences this large can reflect a change in grade levels, a boundary change, or a merger.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Beaverhead County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,713
Census ACS
Median income
$61,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,182 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Divide School9.9 mi · 11
- Ramsay Middle School19.6 mi · 42
- Ramsay School19.6 mi · 116
- Lincoln Primary23.2 mi · 290
- Anaconda Jr High School23.3 mi · 148
- Anaconda Sr High School23.3 mi · 305
Frequently asked questions
About Wise River SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wise River School?
Wise River School enrolls approximately 7 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Wise River School serve?
Wise River School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Wise River School?
Approximately 7.0:1 students per teacher at Wise River School.
How diverse is Wise River School?
Wise River School reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is Wise River School in?
Wise River School is part of Wise River Elem.
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