Pine Creek School

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25 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Creek School is a historic, rural public elementary school located in the scenic Paradise Valley of Livingston, Montana. As a K-8 institution, it serves a small, close-knit community by providing a personalized educational experience that leverages its unique location. The school is known for its multi-grade classrooms, which foster a family-like atmosphere where older students often mentor younger ones, promoting strong social development and individual academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pine Creek School emphasizes place-based learning, utilizing the surrounding Montana landscape as an extension of the classroom. The school prides itself on maintaining high academic standards while preserving the traditional values and community spirit characteristic of a small, rural schoolhouse. By integrating local heritage with modern educational practices, Pine Creek offers a distinct, nurturing environment that prepares students for the transition to high school in the surrounding district.

Total Students

2.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Two or More	1

White
24 (96.0 %)
Two or More
1 (4.0 %)

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:	Pine Creek Elem
Phone:	(406)222-0059
Website:	http://sites.google.com/pcs19.org/pine-creek-sch
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 5

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 4