B A Winans School serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
B A Winans School's student population of 267 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of B A Winans School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
White
86%
76%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend B A Winans School?
267 students attend B A Winans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of B A Winans School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B A Winans School?
B A Winans School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does B A Winans School offer ?
B A Winans School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B A Winans School part of?
B A Winans School is part of Livingston Elementary School District.
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