Story Creek Elementary

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Story Creek Elementary ranks 73 rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Story Creek Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Belgrade, MT, with 403 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. This high-performing school consistently outpaces district and state averages on academic measures, ranking in the top 10% of Montana elementary schools.

Story Creek Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong test scores, with 53.02% of students proficient or better in math and 54.3% proficient or better in reading, compared to the Belgrade district and statewide averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 also suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the school's relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.6% of students identifying as White, is less diverse than nearby Emily Dickinson and Hyalite Elementary schools.

While Story Creek Elementary's consistent high performance is commendable, the school's lack of racial diversity and potential socioeconomic disparities may be areas for the Belgrade Elementary School District to explore further. Ensuring equitable access and support for all students, regardless of background, is an important consideration as the district works to provide a high-quality education for all children in the community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

807 Bolinger Road
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 924-2791

District: Belgrade Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,953

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 403

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Story Creek Elementary ranks better than 78% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Story Creek Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Belgrade Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Story Creek Elementary is 13.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Story Creek Elementary employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Story Creek Elementary is $10,953. 1 elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Story Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Belgrade Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belgrade Elementary 77^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Story Creek Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.05	29^th	329	91.2%
2023	78.25	73^rd	332	78.0%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Story Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	386	0	0	29	0	0	19	0	434
2023	349	1	1	29	0	0	23	0	403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Story Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	434	31.7	13.6	n/a
2023	403	29.8	13.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Story Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	434	31.7	13.6	n/a
2023	403	29.8	13.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Story Creek Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$10,875
2023	$10,953

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Schools Near Story Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Story Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	807 Bolinger Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 924-2791	403	30	13.4		349 (86.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	78.2	73^rd of 332 public elementary schools	78.0%		90.1	29^th of 329 public elementary schools	91.2%	44	53.0	54.3		$10,953
Saddle Peak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	400 N. Jackrabbit Lane	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2006	458	32	14.4		360 (78.6%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (12.7%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.6%)	60	143^rd of 332 public elementary schools	56.9%		64	140^th of 329 public elementary schools	57.4%	3	42.6	45.5		$10,859
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	117 Green Belt Drive	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 388-4534	461	30	15.2		397 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	89.1	35^th of 332 public elementary schools	89.5%		95.6	16^th of 329 public elementary schools	95.1%	19	63.6	61.4		$11,116
Amsterdam School	Public	PK, KG-6	6360 Camp Creek Road	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Amsterdam Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 282-7216	165	13	12.7		151 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	97.6	4^th of 332 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.4	9^th of 329 public elementary schools	97.3%	5	76.9	78.0	66.7	$9,059
Manhattan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	238	19	12.2		220 (92.4%)	4 (1.7%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.7%)	90.9	24^th of 332 public elementary schools	92.8%		83.7	64^th of 329 public elementary schools	80.5%	40	64.7	63.6		$12,231
Springhill School	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 Springhill Comm Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Springhill Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 586-6485	19	2	9.5		15 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	90.9	25^th of 332 public elementary schools	92.5%		65.4	134^th of 329 public elementary schools	59.3%	109	54.6	72.7		$10,802
Monforton School	Public	3-5	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	222	15	14.4		202 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.7%)	87.5	43^rd of 332 public elementary schools	87.0%		90.3	27^th of 329 public elementary schools	91.8%	16	58.8	58.8	59.7	$9,657
Monforton Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	229	16	14.2		213 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)				$10,077
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 Durston	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 582-6860	495	31	15.8		424 (85.7%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (8.5%)	8 (1.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	81.2	58^th of 332 public elementary schools	82.5%		86.7	55^th of 329 public elementary schools	83.3%	3	51.6	56.5	53.5	$10,168
Emily Dickinson School	Public	PK, KG-5	2435 Annie Street	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 522-6650	519	34	15.4		408 (78.6%)	2 (0.4%)	57 (11.0%)	15 (2.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	96.4	8^th of 332 public elementary schools	97.6%		92.7	21^st of 329 public elementary schools	93.6%	13	65.6	73.6	70.8	$10,550

Frequently Asked Questions about Story Creek Elementary

How many students attend Story Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Story Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Story Creek Elementary?

Students at Story Creek Elementary are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Story Creek Elementary a good school?

Story Creek Elementary ranks 73^rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Story Creek Elementary in?

Belgrade Elementary

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