Dixon Elementary

Dixon Elementary operates as a tiny elementary-level community in Dixon, Montana, one of the schools within Dixon Elem. Current enrollment sits at 32 students spanning grades pre-K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 81% smaller than the state mean of about 167.

Dixon Elementary is one of 2 schools operated by Dixon Elem, a district that caters to 47 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Dixon Elementary shows that 50% of students identify as Native American, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder consists of 31% White, 13% multiracial, 6% Hispanic.

Looking at school resources, Dixon Elementary lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.3:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Sanders County (around 91%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, census data for Sanders County shows median household income runs about $57,476, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dixon Elementary is one of 16 public schools in Sanders County (combined enrollment of about 1,321 students).

Nearest neighbor: Dixon 7-8, around 0.0 miles off.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Dixon Elementary has ticked down 33%, going from 48 students in 2018 to 32 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 40% to 31% over that span.

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