Bynum School

As a rural-scale elementary-level community in Bynum, Montana, Bynum School educates 8 students from grades pre-K through 8, operated by Bynum Elem. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 167 students each, so Bynum School sits 95% smaller than that benchmark.

Bynum Elem is the operating authority for Bynum School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

In terms of who attends, Bynum School lists that the largest single group is White, at 63% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 38% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 92% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Bynum School has 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 2.7:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, Teton County reports that median household earnings sit near $70,430, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Teton County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,037 students), of which Bynum School is one.

Pendroy School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 9.7 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Bynum School's enrollment has ticked down 68% since 2018, when it stood at 25 (now 8). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 92% to 63%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 8.3:1 in 2018 to 2.7:1 today.

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