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Willow Creek School

Summary:

Willow Creek School is a small elementary school in Willow Creek, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of just 35 students. As part of the Willow Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 187 out of 300 districts in Montana, Willow Creek School stands out for its unique demographics and academic performance.

With a 100% white student population, Willow Creek School is significantly less diverse than nearby schools like Amsterdam School (91.52% white) and Manhattan Elementary (92.44% white). Academically, Willow Creek School's proficiency rates in Math and Reading are around 37.5%, slightly higher than the district average but lower than the state average. However, the school's small size, with a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 5.9 to 6.6, and its higher spending per student ($12,255) suggest that it may have access to more resources per student than the larger nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the area, Willow Creek School's academic performance falls somewhere in the middle, with test scores higher than the lower-performing Harrison School but lower than the high-achieving Amsterdam School and Manhattan Elementary. While Willow Creek School's small size and higher spending per student suggest a focus on providing a quality education, the school faces the challenge of improving its academic outcomes to match or exceed the performance of the top-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 407 Main
       Willow Creek, MT  59760

(406) 285-6991

District: Willow Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,107 Help


Students who attend Willow Creek School usually attend:

Middle:    Willow Creek 7-8
High:    Willow Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Creek School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek School is 6.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek School is $18,107.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Willow Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Creek Elementary 187th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Creek School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.96 205th 356 42.4%
2022 50.27 194th 329 41.0%
2023 45.73 206th 332 38.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Willow 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 44 44
1991 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1992 23 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 23
1993 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1994 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1995 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1996 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1997 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1998 53 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1999 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2000 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2001 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2002 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2003 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2004 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2005 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2006 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2007 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2008 28 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 28
2009 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2010 27 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2011 44 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 47
2012 42 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 45
2013 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2014 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 31
2015 36 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 38
2016 33 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 35
2017 37 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 40
2018 47 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 51
2019 36 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 38
2020 37 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 39
2021 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2022 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34
2023 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35

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 Willow Creek School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 44 4.7 9.3 18.2
1991 19 3.0 6.3 31.6
1992 23 2.8 8.2 34.8
1993 39 2.9 13.4 23.1
1994 39 2.3 17.0 38.5
1995 34 2.0 17.0 55.9
1996 34 2.0 17.0 55.9
1997 39 3.8 10.3 59
1998 53 3.8 13.9 34
1999 54 3.6 15.0 48.1
2000 45 3.6 12.5 46.7
2001 35 1.0 35.0 37.1
2002 29 3.8 7.6 44.8
2003 29 3.8 7.6 44.8
2004 25 4.4 5.7 60
2005 21 3.3 6.4 52.4
2006 22 3.9 5.6 63.6
2007 29 3.3 8.8 48.3
2008 28 3.6 7.8 32.1
2009 15 2.9 5.2 33.3
2010 29 2.9 10.0 51.7
2011 47 3.3 14.2 59.6
2012 45 4.2 10.5 62.2
2013 28 3.5 7.8 71.4
2014 31 4.4 6.9 74.2
2015 38 4.0 9.5 63.2
2016 35 4.0 8.7 17.1
2017 40 5.8 6.8 57.5
2018 51 4.8 10.6 51
2019 38 4.6 8.1 76.3
2020 39 4.2 9.1 38.5
2021 27 4.5 5.9 n/a
2022 34 5.3 6.4 n/a
2023 35 5.2 6.6 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 Willow Creek School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 44 4.7 9.3 18.2
1991 19 3.0 6.3 31.6
1992 23 2.8 8.2 34.8
1993 39 2.9 13.4 23.1
1994 39 2.3 17.0 38.5
1995 34 2.0 17.0 55.9
1996 34 2.0 17.0 55.9
1997 39 3.8 10.3 59
1998 53 3.8 13.9 34
1999 54 3.6 15.0 48.1
2000 45 3.6 12.5 46.7
2001 35 1.0 35.0 37.1
2002 29 3.8 7.6 44.8
2003 29 3.8 7.6 44.8
2004 25 4.4 5.7 60
2005 21 3.3 6.4 52.4
2006 22 3.9 5.6 63.6
2007 29 3.3 8.8 48.3
2008 28 3.6 7.8 32.1
2009 15 2.9 5.2 33.3
2010 29 2.9 10.0 51.7
2011 47 3.3 14.2 59.6
2012 45 4.2 10.5 62.2
2013 28 3.5 7.8 71.4
2014 31 4.4 6.9 74.2
2015 38 4.0 9.5 63.2
2016 35 4.0 8.7 17.1
2017 40 5.8 6.8 57.5
2018 51 4.8 10.6 51
2019 38 4.6 8.1 76.3
2020 39 4.2 9.1 38.5
2021 27 4.5 5.9 n/a
2022 34 5.3 6.4 n/a
2023 35 5.2 6.6 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 Willow Creek School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,255
2021 $20,154
2022 $15,791
2023 $18,107

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Creek School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3835
 7.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3635
 2.8%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek School

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

Middle : Willow Creek 7-8
High : Willow Creek High School

Students at Willow Creek School are 100% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Willow Creek School.

Willow Creek School ranks 206th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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