Blue Creek School

www.bluecreekschool.org

145 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Blue Creek School is a small, rural public elementary school located just outside of Billings, Montana. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. Because of its size, the school is able to offer small class sizes, which allows teachers to provide individualized attention and foster strong relationships with their students. This intimate setting is a cornerstone of their educational philosophy, aimed at creating a supportive environment where every child feels known and valued.

Academically, Blue Creek School emphasizes foundational skills while leveraging its unique location to integrate hands-on learning experiences. The school is deeply embedded in the local community, and its rural setting often plays a role in its extracurricular activities and school culture. By focusing on a balanced curriculum and small-group instruction, Blue Creek strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to larger high schools in the Billings area while preserving the personal touch that defines a traditional, community-centered schoolhouse.

145

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

White
129 (89.0%)
Hispanic
5 (3.4%)
Two or More
4 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (2.8%)
Black
3 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blue Creek Elem
Phone:	(406)259-0653
Website:	http://www.bluecreekschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blue Creek School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	17
Grade 1	18
Grade 2	13
Grade 3	15
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	28
Grade 6	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blue Creek School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	70	48.3%
Male	75	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)