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Pine Creek School

Summary:

Pine Creek School is a small elementary school in Livingston, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with just 25 students. Despite its small size, this school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the state and its local Livingston Elementary District in academic proficiency.

One key factor that sets Pine Creek School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, 66.67% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 63.64% for the Livingston Elementary District and 36.59% for the state of Montana. Similarly, 58.33% of students were proficient or better in Reading, outpacing the district's 54.55% and the state's 46.03%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Pine Creek School a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 44 elementary schools in Montana.

While Pine Creek School's academic success is impressive, the school's student population is notably less diverse than nearby schools like Arrowhead School and B.A. Winans School, which have a more balanced racial makeup. Additionally, despite having a lower spending per student compared to the nearby Malmborg School, Pine Creek School is able to achieve strong academic results, suggesting efficient resource allocation. The school's small size, with only 25 students, may also contribute to its personalized learning environment and academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2575 East River Rd
       Livingston, MT  59047

(406) 222-0059

District: Pine Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,641 Help


Students who attend Pine Creek School usually attend:

Middle:    Pine Creek 6-8
High:    Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  25

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Two or more races:
4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Creek School ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Creek School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Creek School is $14,641.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pine Creek School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pine Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Creek Elementary 32nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine Creek School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 88.35 27th 287 90.6%
2021 67.34 128th 356 64.0%
2023 87.51 44th 332 86.7%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Open Quote Pine Creek School is actually K-8. It probably should be K-6 as the wonderful benefits of a mixed-age learning atmosphere start to lose their relative value when students reach grades 7 and 8. The exceptional teachers have everything they need to provide for elementary students, but lack any kind of physical education, industrial arts, science lab or other non-basic facilities that schools with greater resources take for granted. The fact that parents from surrounding districts seek out the special environment of Pine Creek School adds tremendously to the positive atmosphere, and the school board goes through cycles of dark ages and renaissance, as I suppose most do. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine Creek School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 33 33
1991 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1992 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
1993 25 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 27
1994 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1995 28 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1996 28 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1997 29 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1998 28 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1999 27 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2000 29 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 33
2001 26 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2002 19 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2003 19 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2004 17 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 23
2005 24 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2006 16 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2007 18 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2008 18 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2009 28 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 31
2010 32 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 37
2011 31 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 36
2012 33 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 39
2013 18 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 19
2014 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19
2015 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2016 25 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 26
2017 21 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 22
2018 29 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 30
2019 23 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 25
2020 23 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 25
2021 23 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 25
2022 29 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 30
2023 24 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 25

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 Pine Creek School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 33 2.0 16.5 n/a
1991 26 2.0 13.0 0
1992 23 2.3 10.0 n/a
1993 27 2.0 13.5 0
1994 26 2.0 13.0 0
1995 29 2.4 12.1 0
1996 29 2.4 12.1 0
1997 30 2.8 10.7 0
1998 30 2.9 10.3 0
1999 31 2.5 12.4 n/a
2000 33 2.2 15.0 n/a
2001 29 3.3 8.8 0
2002 23 2.6 8.8 0
2003 23 2.6 8.8 0
2004 23 2.5 9.2 0
2005 27 2.7 10.0 n/a
2006 18 2.7 6.7 n/a
2007 20 2.0 10.0 n/a
2008 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2009 31 2.1 14.8 n/a
2010 37 2.8 12.8 n/a
2011 36 2.1 16.9 n/a
2012 39 2.1 17.9 0
2013 19 1.9 9.7 0
2014 19 2.5 7.6 0
2015 27 3.0 9.0 0
2016 26 3.0 8.6 0
2017 22 2.0 11.0 0
2018 30 1.6 17.7 0
2019 25 1.6 14.7 12
2020 25 2.1 11.4 12
2021 25 2.1 11.4 n/a
2022 30 2.4 12.2 n/a
2023 25 2.4 10.2 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 Pine Creek School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 33 2.0 16.5 n/a
1991 26 2.0 13.0 0
1992 23 2.3 10.0 n/a
1993 27 2.0 13.5 0
1994 26 2.0 13.0 0
1995 29 2.4 12.1 0
1996 29 2.4 12.1 0
1997 30 2.8 10.7 0
1998 30 2.9 10.3 0
1999 31 2.5 12.4 n/a
2000 33 2.2 15.0 n/a
2001 29 3.3 8.8 0
2002 23 2.6 8.8 0
2003 23 2.6 8.8 0
2004 23 2.5 9.2 0
2005 27 2.7 10.0 n/a
2006 18 2.7 6.7 n/a
2007 20 2.0 10.0 n/a
2008 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2009 31 2.1 14.8 n/a
2010 37 2.8 12.8 n/a
2011 36 2.1 16.9 n/a
2012 39 2.1 17.9 0
2013 19 1.9 9.7 0
2014 19 2.5 7.6 0
2015 27 3.0 9.0 0
2016 26 3.0 8.6 0
2017 22 2.0 11.0 0
2018 30 1.6 17.7 0
2019 25 1.6 14.7 12
2020 25 2.1 11.4 12
2021 25 2.1 11.4 n/a
2022 30 2.4 12.2 n/a
2023 25 2.4 10.2 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 Pine Creek School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,809
2021 $13,123
2022 $11,449
2023 $14,641

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Creek School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2525
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2324
 4.3%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Creek School

Students at Pine Creek School are 96% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 25 students attended Pine Creek School.

Pine Creek School ranks 44th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pine Creek School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pine Creek 6-8
High : Park High School


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