Bear Paw School serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Paw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bear Paw School's student population of 12 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bear Paw School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
8%
1%
White
92%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bear Paw School?
12 students attend Bear Paw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bear Paw School students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bear Paw School offer ?
Bear Paw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bear Paw School part of?
Bear Paw School is part of Bear Paw Elementary School District.
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