Bear Paw School serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bear Paw School's student population of 11 students has grown by 175% 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bear Paw School is 0.17, 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
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
9%
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bear Paw School?
11 students attend Bear Paw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bear Paw School students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bear Paw School offer ?
Bear Paw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Paw School part of?
Bear Paw School is part of Bear Paw Elementary School District.
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