Box Elder Elem

Located at 205 Main Street in Box Elder, Montana, the Box Elder Elementary District serves as a vital educational cornerstone for families across its rural remote setting. Operating as an active, traditional public school district with two campus facilities, the district delivers foundational early childhood and middle-grades education, encompassing pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Through its local administrative presence and digital outreach at boxelderbears.org, the district fosters a supportive educational environment tailored to young learners before they transition into high school.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves an enrollment of 298 students, boasting a culturally vibrant student body where American Indian youth represent the predominant demographic group, alongside Hispanic and White peers. To ensure each child receives personalized attention and care, Box Elder Elementary maintains an exceptionally strong professional infrastructure. The district employs approximately 50 full-time equivalent teachers supported by over 7 instructional aides and nearly 80 dedicated support personnel. This robust overall workforce of around 137 full-time equivalent staff members enables low effective student-to-staff ratios, creating a highly supportive learning atmosphere rooted in community values and individualized academic development.