Winnett School

Winnett School is a small elementary school in Winnett, MT, serving grades PK-6 with just 37 students. Despite its small size, the school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.3 to 6.9 students per teacher, which suggests a highly personalized learning environment. Additionally, Winnett School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 76.32% to 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Winnett School's students have consistently outperformed the district and state averages in mathematics, with 45% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025 compared to 37.5% for the district and 36.77% for the state. However, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates have been lower than the district and state averages. In science, Winnett School's proficiency rates have been slightly lower than the district average but higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Winnett School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from being ranked 4th out of 217 Montana elementary schools in 2003-2004 to 225th out of 401 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school's performance has been variable and may be influenced by factors beyond just test scores. Additionally, the school's spending per student was $19,077 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, potentially contributing to the small class sizes and personalized learning environment.