Washington School serves 65 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Attendance Zone: Washington School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hamilton, MT school district, covering approximately 277.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington School's student population of 65 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington School is 0.12, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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?
65 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Washington School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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