Big Timber Elem

District Overview
Located at 5th and Anderson in Big Timber, Montana, Big Timber Elementary District is an active, regular public school district serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Nestled within a rural remote geographic setting, the district operates two educational facilities that together serve a total enrollment of 291 students. The student body—comprising 152 female and 139 male learners—includes 2 pre-kindergarten children, 32 kindergarteners, 154 elementary students across grades 1 through 5, and 103 middle school students across grades 6 through 8. As an independent district that is not part of a supervisory union or charter system, it offers a focused, community-oriented educational path for families in Big Timber and the surrounding region.

To deliver comprehensive instruction and care, the district employs a robust workforce totaling approximately 86.46 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 42.78 full-time equivalent teachers, 11.70 instructional aides, and 31.98 support staff, providing strong classroom support and operational oversight for its student population. For parents seeking a supportive learning environment, students building their academic foundation, and researchers studying rural educational frameworks, Big Timber Elementary District represents a well-resourced, dedicated rural public school system.
2
Total Schools
291
Total Students
42.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Timber Elem
Demographic Student Count
White251
Hispanic27
Black2
Two or More9
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    251 (86.3%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Big Timber Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:291*
Teachers (FTE):42.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Big Timber Elem
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 69 Students
Charter School 222 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th