Story Creek Elementary

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:
73rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,953 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.6%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Story Creek Elementary ranks better than 78% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Belgrade Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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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...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Story Creek Elementary employs 29.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 77th 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 29th 329 91.2%
2023 78.25 73rd 332 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $10,875
2023 $10,953

Data source: Montana Department of Education


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

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

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


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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