Washington School serves 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Washington School's student population of 76 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington School is 0.22, 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
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
3%
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Washington School often compared to?
Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quentin Brown Primary K-4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington School?
76 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District.
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