Trinity School

Summary:

Trinity School is a public elementary school located in Canyon Creek, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 38 students. The school is part of the Helena Elementary District, which is ranked 8th out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Trinity School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Montana, ranking 17th out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading are significantly higher than the state averages, with 75% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 66.67% proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. Additionally, Trinity School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 in 2020-2021 to 12.6 in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools in the Helena Elementary District. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.11% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year.

The consistent academic excellence at Trinity School suggests that the school is providing a quality education and effectively supporting student learning. The low student-teacher ratio may be a contributing factor to the school's strong performance, as it allows for more individualized attention and support for students. While Trinity School outperforms the nearby schools in the Helena Elementary District on academic measures, the other schools in the district have a more diverse student population, which may present different challenges and opportunities. The spending per student at Trinity School ($14,280 in 2018-2019) is also higher than the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's resources and ability to support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633

(406) 368-2230

District: Trinity Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,123

Students who attend Trinity School usually attend:

High:

Capital High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 41

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

African American:

2.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trinity School ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.1%), African American (2.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trinity School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Trinity School employs 3.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trinity School is $11,123.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Trinity Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Trinity Elementary 8^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Trinity School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2015	87.26	31^st	287	89.2%
2021	89.44	41^st	356	88.5%
2022	90.68	25^th	329	92.4%
2023	94.22	17^th	332	94.9%

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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 Trinity 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	12	12
1991	14	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	14
1992	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
1993	8	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	8
1994	20	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
1995	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
1996	25	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	25
1997	22	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	22
1998	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
1999	11	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	13
2000	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
2001	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
2002	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2003	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2004	9	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
2005	9	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
2006	15	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	15
2007	11	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	11
2008	9	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
2009	12	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	13
2010	20	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	24
2011	14	0	2	3	1	1	0	0	21
2012	16	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	20
2013	17	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	20
2014	18	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	19
2015	15	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	16
2016	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12
2017	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12
2018	14	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	17
2019	12	0	0	1	3	0	1	0	17
2020	15	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	19
2021	24	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	29
2022	29	1	0	0	2	2	3	0	37
2023	35	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	38
2024	39	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	41

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 Trinity School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	12	2.0	6.0	n/a
1991	14	1.0	14.0	0
1992	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
1993	8	1.0	8.0	0
1994	22	2.0	11.0	0
1995	25	2.2	11.4	0
1996	25	2.2	11.4	0
1997	22	2.0	11.0	0
1998	10	1.0	10.0	0
1999	13	1.0	13.0	n/a
2000	10	2.0	5.0	n/a
2001	10	2.0	5.0	0
2002	6	1.0	6.0	0
2003	6	1.0	6.0	0
2004	9	1.0	9.0	0
2005	9	1.0	9.0	44.4
2006	15	1.0	15.0	40
2007	11	1.0	11.0	n/a
2008	9	1.2	7.5	0
2009	13	1.2	10.8	0
2010	24	2.0	12.0	0
2011	21	2.0	10.5	n/a
2012	20	2.0	10.0	0
2013	20	2.0	10.0	0
2014	19	2.0	9.5	0
2015	16	2.0	8.0	0
2016	12	2.0	6.0	0
2017	12	2.0	6.0	0
2018	17	2.0	8.5	0
2019	17	2.0	8.5	17.6
2020	19	2.1	9.0	15.8
2021	29	3.0	9.6	n/a
2022	37	3.0	12.3	n/a
2023	38	3.0	12.6	n/a
2024	41	3.1	13.2	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 Trinity School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	12	2.0	6.0	n/a
1991	14	1.0	14.0	0
1992	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
1993	8	1.0	8.0	0
1994	22	2.0	11.0	0
1995	25	2.2	11.4	0
1996	25	2.2	11.4	0
1997	22	2.0	11.0	0
1998	10	1.0	10.0	0
1999	13	1.0	13.0	n/a
2000	10	2.0	5.0	n/a
2001	10	2.0	5.0	0
2002	6	1.0	6.0	0
2003	6	1.0	6.0	0
2004	9	1.0	9.0	0
2005	9	1.0	9.0	44.4
2006	15	1.0	15.0	40
2007	11	1.0	11.0	n/a
2008	9	1.2	7.5	0
2009	13	1.2	10.8	0
2010	24	2.0	12.0	0
2011	21	2.0	10.5	n/a
2012	20	2.0	10.0	0
2013	20	2.0	10.0	0
2014	19	2.0	9.5	0
2015	16	2.0	8.0	0
2016	12	2.0	6.0	0
2017	12	2.0	6.0	0
2018	17	2.0	8.5	0
2019	17	2.0	8.5	17.6
2020	19	2.1	9.0	15.8
2021	29	3.0	9.6	n/a
2022	37	3.0	12.3	n/a
2023	38	3.0	12.6	n/a
2024	41	3.1	13.2	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 Trinity School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,280
2021	$14,122
2022	$10,447
2023	$11,123

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trinity School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	17	38	123.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	35	191.7%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Trinity School

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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
Trinity School	Public	PK, KG-8	7435 Duffy Lane	Canyon Creek	59633	Lewis and Clark County	Trinity Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 368-2230	41	3	13.2		39 (95.1%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.2	17^th of 332 public elementary schools	94.9%		90.7	25^th of 329 public elementary schools	92.4%	8	75.0	66.7		$11,123
Jim Darcy School	Public	PK, KG-5	990 Lincoln Road West	Helena	59602	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1410	486	25	19.4	9.9%	445 (91.6%)	4 (0.8%)	25 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	53.7	171^st of 332 public elementary schools	48.5%		55	177^th of 329 public elementary schools	46.2%	6	31.2	41.5	47.6	$12,351
Rossiter School	Public	PK, KG-5	1497 Sierra Road East	Helena	59602	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1500	370	24	15.4	25.4%	310 (83.8%)	8 (2.2%)	38 (10.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	60	142^nd of 332 public elementary schools	57.2%		57.1	164^th of 329 public elementary schools	50.2%	22	42.5	43.3	42.6	$13,483
Kessler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Choteau Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1700	248	17	14.3	21.0%	208 (83.9%)	4 (1.6%)	25 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	42.4	216^th of 332 public elementary schools	34.9%		55.6	171^st of 329 public elementary schools	48.0%	45	27.6	36.2	40.5	$13,004
Wolf Creek School	Public	PK, KG-6	c/o Young 150 Walsh St	Wolf Creek	59648	Lewis and Clark County	Wolf Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 235-4241	10	1	10.0	30.0%	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$27,523
Four Georgians School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Custer Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1300	459	27	17.0	18.3%	389 (84.7%)	4 (0.9%)	34 (7.4%)	6 (1.3%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	81.8	56^th of 332 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.1	88^th of 329 public elementary schools	73.3%	32	47.7	56.7	60.3	$12,106
Broadwater School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Hollins	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1130	247	17	14.8	44.5%	203 (82.2%)	4 (1.6%)	21 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	58.2	152^nd of 332 public elementary schools	54.2%		34.7	253^rd of 329 public elementary schools	23.1%	101	33.9	45.5	46.9	$14,023
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Madison Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1370	210	14	15.0	12.9%	174 (82.9%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	65.8	120^th of 332 public elementary schools	63.9%		70.4	116^th of 329 public elementary schools	64.7%	4	49.5	52.7	35.7	$13,655
Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Poplar	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1230	284	21	13.3	41.5%	237 (83.5%)	4 (1.4%)	20 (7.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	57.9	154^th of 332 public elementary schools	53.6%		78.8	79^th of 329 public elementary schools	76.0%	75	38.7	49.7	37.3	$15,562
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-5	1529 Boulder	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1200	336	24	14.1	58.6%	236 (70.2%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	27.9	260^th of 332 public elementary schools	21.7%		45.5	215^th of 329 public elementary schools	34.7%	45	25.9	29.5	28.6	$13,787

Frequently Asked Questions about Trinity School

Is Trinity School a good school?

Yes. Trinity School ranks in the top 5.1% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Trinity School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 41 students attended Trinity School.

What is the racial makeup of Trinity School?

Students at Trinity School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Trinity School attend?

Students who attend Trinity School usually go on to attend:

High : Capital High School

What district is Trinity School in?

Trinity Elementary

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