Spring Creek School

Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spring Creek School serves 5 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Spring Creek School's student population of 5 students has declined by 28% 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
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

The diversity score of Spring Creek School is 0.48, which is more 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
5:1
12:1
American Indian
40%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
60%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Spring Creek School?
5 students attend Spring Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Spring Creek School students are White, and 40% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek School?
Spring Creek School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Creek School offer ?
Spring Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Creek School part of?
Spring Creek School is part of Spring Creek Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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