Chinook Elem

Located in the rural remote landscape of northern Montana at 528 Ohio Street in Chinook, the Chinook Elementary District provides a supportive and focused educational environment for area families. As an active, independent public school district, it maintains three operational facilities serving children from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade. The district currently educates a close-knit student body of 215 children, featuring a balanced progression of cohorts from early childhood programs through early adolescent middle-grade studies. Its distinct geographic setting allows for a cohesive, community-centered approach to foundational academic and social development.

A defining feature of the district is its exceptional staffing context, which ensures small class dynamics and personalized instruction. Supported by a professional team of over 36 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly five instructional aides, and roughly 36 support staff members—bringing the total district staff to nearly 77 full-time positions—Chinook Elementary maintains a remarkably high staff-to-student presence. This dedicated team serves a diverse student body comprised of 110 female and 105 male students, reflecting American Indian, multiracial, Hispanic, Asian, Black, and White backgrounds. Families, prospective residents, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can visit their official portal at chinookschools.org or contact the central office directly.