For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 11 students in Bear Paw Elementary School District.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Bear Paw Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
11 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.40
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$137,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$155,000
$2,298 MM
Best Bear Paw Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 395-4436
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Paw Elementary School District?
Bear Paw Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 11 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Paw Elementary School District?
91% of Bear Paw Elementary School District students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Paw Elementary School District?
Bear Paw Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.

Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.

What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.