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Willow Creek Elementary School District

407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Willow Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 46 students in Willow Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Willow Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
46 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Willow Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#120 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
37%
40-59%
46%
≥50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$761,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$702,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$12,780
$17,300
Spending / Student (17-18)
$11,525
$17,245

Best Willow Creek Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Creek 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #22.
Willow Creek School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
407 Main
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 46 students.
What is the rank of Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District is ranked #184 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Creek Elementary School District?
100% of Willow Creek Elementary School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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