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Elk Creek Mennonite
Middle School
586 1ST RD S, Fort Shaw, MT 59443
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Elk Creek Mennonite
Middle School in Fort Shaw · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Elk Creek Mennonite
Elk Creek Mennonite is a private middle school in Fort Shaw, MT. Elk Creek Mennonite serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 26 students, Elk Creek Mennonite is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Elk Creek Mennonite sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Elk Creek Mennonite is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Private · Mennonite
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Address
- 586 1ST RD S, Fort Shaw, MT 59443
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MT aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
586 1ST RD S, Fort Shaw, MT 59443
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elk Creek Mennonite may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Fairfield 7-8 (rated 7.7/10, 10.9 miles away, in nearby Fairfield). Additionally, Sun River Middle School (rated 6.8/10, 11.1 miles away, in nearby Simms). For more schools in Fort Shaw, see our Fort Shaw schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Shaw Elem School Simms | 6.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Greenfield School Fairfield | 6.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Greenfield 7-8 Fairfield | 6.4 mi | — |
| Power School Power | 8.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Power 7-8 Power | 8.9 mi | — |
| Power High School Power | 8.9 mi | 8.9 |
| FAIRFIELD MENNONITE SCHOOL Fairfield | 6.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Cascade Colony School Simms | 11.2 mi | — |
| Vaughn School Vaughn | 9.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Vaughn 7-8 Vaughn | 9.3 mi | — |
| Sun River Middle School Simms | 11.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Simms High School Simms | 11.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Fairhaven Colony Ulm | 14.1 mi | 2.0 |
| Fairfield Elementary School Fairfield | 10.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Fairfield 7-8 Fairfield | 10.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Fairfield High School Fairfield | 10.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Hillcrest Colony Elementary Vaughn | 11.5 mi | — |
| Dutton/Brady Elementary Dutton | 17.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Dutton/Brady High School Dutton | 17.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Dutton/Brady Middle School Dutton | 17.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59443 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,132
Median Home Value
$273,100
Population
692
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Median Age
40.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elk Creek Mennonite
What grades does Elk Creek Mennonite serve?
Elk Creek Mennonite serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Elk Creek Mennonite?
Elk Creek Mennonite has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Mennonite?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Mennonite is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Elk Creek Mennonite a private school?
Yes, Elk Creek Mennonite is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Elk Creek Mennonite a religious school?
Elk Creek Mennonite has a Mennonite religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Mennonite
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cascade County
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