Washington School

225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington School serves 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington School's student population of 67 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington School is 0.24, 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
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington School often compared to?
Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quentin Brown Primary K-4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington School?
67 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Washington School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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