Bear Paw Elementary School District

29815 Clear Creek Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(District boundaries shown in map)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 11 students in Bear Paw Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Bear Paw Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
11 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
9%
1%
% White
91%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$137,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$155,000
$2,298 MM

Best Bear Paw Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bear Paw Elementary School District?
Bear Paw Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 11 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Paw Elementary School District?
91% of Bear Paw Elementary School District students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Paw Elementary School District?
Bear Paw Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • 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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