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Clancy School

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Clancy School ranks 170 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

170^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 58% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Clancy School is an elementary school located in Clancy, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 285 students. As part of the Clancy Elementary District, which is ranked 99 out of 387 districts in Montana, Clancy School has consistently performed among the top elementary schools in the state.

Clancy School's strong academic performance is reflected in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently above the state averages, with proficiency rates of 44.1% in ELA, 40.37% in Math, and 53.33% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, Clancy School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 22.11%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Central School (60.33%) and Bryant School (82.99%). The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.7, lower than the nearby Radley Elementary (20.1) and Jefferson School (19.2).

Clancy School's consistent high performance, strong test scores, and favorable student-teacher ratio suggest that the school is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students. While the reasons for the school's success may be complex, these factors likely contribute to its ability to outperform many of the nearby schools in the Helena Elementary and East Helena K-12 districts. As a result, Clancy School serves as a model for other schools in the region, and there may be opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices to help improve the performance of lower-performing schools in the area.

285

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,336

Per pupil spending ?

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18 Clancy Creek Rd
Clancy, MT 59634

(406) 933-5531

District: Clancy Elementary

Students who attend Clancy School usually attend:

Middle:	Clancy 7-8
High:	Jefferson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg48%

Montana avg40%

170^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 387Clancy Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	170 of 401	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.0	47 of 212	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	123 of 332	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.6	65 of 329	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	85.9	58 of 356	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	17 of 123	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.2	20 of 116	82.8%	★★★★☆
2017	78.1	17 of 109	84.4%	★★★★☆
2016	83.6	30 of 191	84.3%	★★★★☆
2015	82.2	46 of 287	84.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.1	22 of 246	91.1%	★★★★★
2012	69.5	58 of 244	76.2%	★★★★☆
2011	69.7	60 of 247	75.7%	★★★★☆
2010	67.0	65 of 241	73.0%	★★★★☆
2009	66.9	57 of 190	70.0%	★★★★☆
2008	66.3	67 of 194	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.3	70 of 230	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.8	33 of 234	85.9%	★★★★☆
2005	55.8	107 of 218	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	80.4	37 of 217	82.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science53%+15 vs state

English Language Arts44%~ state avg

Mathematics40%+4 vs state

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

K-8 Public School that has the feel of a private school. Very tight community. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Clancy School	Public	PK, KG-6	18 Clancy Creek Rd	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Clancy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 933-5531	285	19	14.7	22.1%	273 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	57.4	170^th of 401 public elementary schools	57.6%		79	47^th of 212 public elementary schools	77.8%	123	44.1	40.4	$10,336
Montana City School	Public	PK, KG-5	11 McClellan Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Montana City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 442-6779	313	20	15.4	1.0%	275 (87.9%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.2%)	63.3	136^th of 401 public elementary schools	66.1%		92	17^th of 212 public elementary schools	92.0%	119	48.3	43.5	$11,673
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	245	13	19.2	20.0%	209 (85.3%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.5	51^st of 401 public elementary schools	87.3%		95.7	4^th of 212 public elementary schools	98.1%	47	62.9	58.1	$13,206
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 5th Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1530	217	16	13.5	35.5%	153 (70.5%)	6 (2.8%)	47 (21.7%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	59.2	158^th of 401 public elementary schools	60.6%		82	32^nd of 212 public elementary schools	84.9%	126	49.5	36.4	$13,714
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	183	13	13.7	20.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	73.7	79^th of 401 public elementary schools	80.3%		67.4	80^th of 212 public elementary schools	62.3%	1	54.2	51.0	$12,955
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	288	20	14.0	83.0%	204 (70.8%)	4 (1.4%)	48 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	26.5	319^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.4%		27.9	168^th of 212 public elementary schools	20.8%	151	26.1	22.7	$13,947
Radley Elementary School	Public	3-5	226 E Clinton	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7710	428	21	20.1	44.4%	353 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.2%)	63.6	134^th of 401 public elementary schools	66.6%					(n/a)	47.1	47.8	$10,422
Prickly Pear Elementary	Public	1-2	2520 Valley Drive	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7700	269	17	16.2	43.9%	227 (84.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.7%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)								(n/a)			$11,096
Helena Montessori Charter School	Public	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	198	11	17.8	19.7%	160 (80.8%)	5 (2.5%)	20 (10.1%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	65.7	126^th of 401 public elementary schools	68.6%					(n/a)	58.9	35.5
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Clancy School

What schools do graduates of Clancy School attend?

Students who attend Clancy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clancy 7-8
High : Jefferson High School

How many students attend Clancy School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 285 students attended Clancy School.

Is Clancy School a good school?

Clancy School ranks 170^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clancy School?

Students at Clancy School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Clancy School in?

Clancy Elementary

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