Salmon Prairie School

40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Salmon Prairie School serves 4 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Salmon Prairie School's student population of 4 students has grown by 100% 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
4 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Salmon Prairie School is 0.00, 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
4:1
12:1
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American Indian
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10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Salmon Prairie School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
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1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salmon Prairie 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
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Salmon Prairie School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salmon Prairie School?
4 students attend Salmon Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salmon Prairie School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon Prairie School?
Salmon Prairie School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salmon Prairie School offer ?
Salmon Prairie School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Salmon Prairie School part of?
Salmon Prairie School is part of Swan Lake-Salmon Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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