Bear Paw School

Bear Paw School serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bear Paw School's student population of 11 students has grown by 175% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
11 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bear Paw School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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10%
Asian
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1%
Hispanic
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bear Paw School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
9%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bear Paw School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bear Paw School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bear Paw School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Paw School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bear Paw School?
11 students attend Bear Paw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bear Paw School students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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