Bear Paw School

Serving 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bear Paw School's student population of 10 students has grown by 150% 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
10 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bear Paw School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
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5%
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Black
10%
1%
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White
90%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.18
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bear Paw School?
10 students attend Bear Paw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bear Paw School students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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