Salmon Prairie School

40224 Salmon Prairie Rd
Bigfork, MT 59911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Salmon Prairie School serves 4 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Salmon Prairie School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bigfork, MT, encompassing approximately 338.7 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 24 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salmon Prairie School's student population of 4 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Salmon Prairie School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
n/a
0.00
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salmon Prairie School?
4 students attend Salmon Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Salmon Prairie School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salmon Prairie School?
Salmon Prairie School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salmon Prairie School offer ?
Salmon Prairie School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon Prairie School part of?
Salmon Prairie School is part of Swan Lake-Salmon Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • : Salmon Prairie School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bigfork, MT, encompassing approximately 338.7 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 24 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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