Hot Springs K-12

District Overview
Located along 301 Broadway in the remote rural landscape of Hot Springs, Montana, the Hot Springs K-12 school district operates as an independent, fully open public school system dedicated to comprehensive learning. Covering the entire educational spectrum from prekindergarten through 12th grade across three operational school facilities, the district provides a close-knit academic environment for its 197 enrolled students. The student body reflects a distinct local fabric, comprising 125 White, 47 multiracial, 19 American Indian, 5 Hispanic, and 1 Black student, maintaining a balanced distribution of 102 male and 95 female learners across all grade levels.

A cornerstone of the district's educational model is its robust staffing context, structured to deliver highly personalized attention and community-oriented support. With a faculty of over 31 full-time equivalent teachers, 4 instructional aides, and more than 25 support staff members—bringing the total workforce to roughly 61 full-time personnel—Hot Springs K-12 achieves an enviable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 6 to 1. This favorable ratio enables educators to foster meaningful mentorship and tailor instruction to individual learning needs from early childhood to high school graduation. Parents, prospective families, and educational researchers can learn more by visiting the district online at www.hssdmt.org or contacting the administration directly at (406) 741-2962.
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Total Schools
197
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hot Springs K-12
Demographic Student Count
White125
Hispanic5
Black1
Two or More47
American Indian19
  • White
    125 (63.5%)
  • Two or More
    47 (23.9%)
  • American Indian
    19 (9.6%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Hot Springs K-12
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:3
Students:197*
Teachers (FTE):31.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Hot Springs K-12
Found 3 Schools
Charter School 26 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
Charter School 111 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th