Bitterroot School serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bitterroot School?
169 students attend Bitterroot School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bitterroot School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bitterroot School?
Bitterroot School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bitterroot School offer ?
Bitterroot School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Bitterroot School part of?
Bitterroot School is part of Shelby Elementary School District.
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