Canyon Creek Elementary School District

3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 195 students in Canyon Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Canyon Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Canyon Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#128 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
37%
45-49%
46%
40-49%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,713 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,072 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,713
$15,263
Spending / Student
$14,072
$15,352

Best Canyon Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Creek School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Canyon Creek Elementary School District?
Canyon Creek Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 195 students.
What is the rank of Canyon Creek Elementary School District?
Canyon Creek Elementary School District is ranked #138 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Canyon Creek Elementary School District?
82% of Canyon Creek Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canyon Creek Elementary School District?
Canyon Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Canyon Creek Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,072 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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