Clancy School

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clancy School, located at 18 Clancy Creek Road in Clancy, Montana, serves as a central hub for the small, close-knit community south of Helena. As a K-8 institution, the school is recognized for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to education. The school functions as the heart of the local district, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from a focus on foundational academic skills alongside a commitment to community values.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural character of Jefferson County, often emphasizing strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. By providing a comprehensive education from kindergarten through eighth grade, Clancy School aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a nurturing, small-town identity. Its location in the scenic valley of Clancy provides a quiet, focused backdrop for student development and extracurricular engagement within the community.

304

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clancy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

White
292 (96.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Clancy Elem
Phone:	(406)933-5531
Website:	http://clancyschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 1

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 49