Wise River Elementary School District

175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 8 students in Wise River Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Wise River Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
8 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (MT)
(20-21)
<50%
36%
(20-21)
≥50%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
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
$181,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$199,000
$2,298 MM

Best Wise River Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wise River School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
(406) 832-3279
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wise River Elementary School District?
Wise River Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 8 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise River Elementary School District?
100% of Wise River Elementary School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wise River Elementary School District?
Wise River Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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