Pine Creek Elementary School District

2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Pine Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 37 students in Pine Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Pine Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
37 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pine Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#179 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
60-79%
35%
60-79%
46%
≥50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
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
$448,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$468,000
$2,298 MM

Best Pine Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Creek 6-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Pine Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2575 East River Rd
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-0059
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pine Creek Elementary School District?
Pine Creek Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 37 students.
What is the rank of Pine Creek Elementary School District?
Pine Creek Elementary School District is ranked #27 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Creek Elementary School District?
97% of Pine Creek Elementary School District students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine Creek Elementary School District?
Pine Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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