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
Top Rankings
Salmon Prairie School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
10%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
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 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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