For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 10 students in Bear Paw Elementary School District.
Public School in Bear Paw Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
10 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
10%
1%
% White
90%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$137,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$155,000
$2,298 MM
Best Bear Paw Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Paw Elementary School District?
Bear Paw Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 10 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Paw Elementary School District?
90% of Bear Paw Elementary School District students are White, and 10% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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