Fishtail Elem

Situated at 119 Easton Avenue in Fishtail, Montana, Fishtail Elem is an active, traditional public school district that serves as a cornerstone of learning for its local community. Set in a rural remote geographic environment within the broader Billings metropolitan region, this single-facility district provides educational programs spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union or charter system, the district delivers a close-knit primary education structure tailored to the unique rhythms and character of its surrounding countryside.

With a current enrollment of 15 students spanning pre-kindergarten through sixth grade—including nine female and six male pupils—Fishtail Elem offers an extraordinarily individualized academic experience according to 2024–2025 NCES data. The district's staffing context highlights a remarkably high ratio of educators and support professionals dedicated to student success, comprising 2.0 full-time equivalent teachers, 2.1 instructional aides, and 5.8 dedicated support staff members. This comprehensive team of nearly ten full-time staff members ensures that every child receives attentive instruction, robust institutional backing, and a highly personalized foundation for lifelong learning.