District Overview
Located at 404 1st Ave West in Charlo, Montana, Charlo Elem is an active, independent regular public school district serving its local rural remote community. Operating two distinct educational facilities, the district offers structured academic programs spanning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Functioning autonomously outside of a supervisory union, Charlo Elem provides a focused, community-centered learning environment designed to build strong academic foundations during a student's early and middle school years.

According to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a close-knit learning community with a total enrollment of 137 students. The student body encompasses a diverse local population—including White, multiracial, American Indian, Hispanic, and Black students—supported by a robust professional network. The district employs approximately 33 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, anchored by nearly 25 FTE teachers alongside dedicated support personnel. This favorable staffing model allows Charlo Elem to offer individualized academic attention and strong institutional support tailored to its small-town population.
2
Total Schools
137
Total Students
24.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlo Elem
Demographic Student Count
White106
Hispanic3
Black1
Two or More16
American Indian11
  • White
    106 (77.4%)
  • Two or More
    16 (11.7%)
  • American Indian
    11 (8.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Charlo Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:137*
Teachers (FTE):24.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Charlo Elem
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 48 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
Charter School 89 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th