Cleveland Elem

Located at 22820 Cleveland Road in Chinook, Montana, the Cleveland Elementary School District operates as an active, traditional public school district serving its local community within a remote rural setting. As a single-school district operating independently of a supervisory union, it is structured to provide comprehensive educational programming spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its unique geographic location in northern Montana allows the district to offer a tranquil, community-centered learning environment dedicated to foundational academic development and student growth.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district maintains a small, close-knit student body of 11 enrolled pupils, with current classes spanning from kindergarten through the sixth grade. To support this intimate learning environment, Cleveland Elementary utilizes a robust staffing structure comprising 4.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes two full-time classroom teachers, an instructional aide, and dedicated support staff, yielding an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio. This small-school setting enables educators to deliver highly personalized instruction and individualized attention, fostering a supportive academic atmosphere for students, families, and educational researchers studying rural school models.