Sunset Elem

Located at 5024 Sunset Hill Road in Greenough, Montana (ZIP code 59823), Sunset Elem is an open, regular public school district operating a single facility in a distant rural setting within the Missoula metropolitan area. Independent of supervisory unions and charter networks, the district provides comprehensive grade offerings from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to serve its local rural community, Sunset Elem delivers foundational elementary and middle-grades education in a single school setting.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains an exceptionally small learning environment with a total enrollment of 12 students, consisting of an even gender balance of six female and six male students, all reported as White. The current student population is distributed across several grade levels, including two kindergarteners, one third grader, one fourth grader, three fifth graders, one sixth grader, two seventh graders, and two eighth graders. Educational and operational needs are supported by a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 5.22, which features 4.06 FTE teachers, 0.40 FTE instructional aides, and 0.76 FTE support staff. Community members, families, and researchers seeking further information can contact the district directly at (406) 244-5542.