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Bear Paw School

29815 Clear Creek Rd
Chinook, MT 59523
Bear Paw School serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20% in MT)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Bear Paw School's student population of 11 students has grown by 175% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Mascot
Bears

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bear Paw School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
9%
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bear Paw School?
11 students attend Bear Paw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bear Paw School students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bear Paw School offer ?
Bear Paw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Paw School part of?
Bear Paw School is part of Bear Paw Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 11 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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