Canyon Creek School

www.canyoncreekschool.org

188 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Canyon Creek School is a historic, rural K-8 public school located in Billings, Montana. Nestled in a scenic community setting, the school is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere that prioritizes personalized learning and strong community involvement. Because of its smaller student body size, the school is able to foster a supportive environment where teachers, students, and parents collaborate closely to ensure each child receives individualized attention and academic guidance.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a traditional, high-quality educational experience while preparing students for the transition to larger high schools in the Billings area. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Canyon Creek is known for promoting a well-rounded student experience that values character development and active participation. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and a nurturing, community-focused culture, Canyon Creek School continues to be a staple of its local district, dedicated to the holistic growth of its students.

188

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canyon Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
164 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.9 %)
Two or More
9 (4.8 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

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:	Canyon Creek Elem
Phone:	(406)656-4471
Website:	http://www.canyoncreekschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 28