Circle Elem

Located at 1105 F Avenue in the town of Circle, Montana, Circle Elementary School District operates as an active, traditional public school district tailored to the needs of its rural, remote community. Overseeing three operational schools, the district provides a close-knit educational environment for 136 students spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its geographic setting highlights the vital role central public schools play in rural regions, offering families accessible early childhood and middle-grades education. Community members and prospective families can readily engage with the district via its online portal at www.circleschools.org or by calling (406) 485-3600.

The district’s intimate scale allows for significant individual attention and small class sizes, bolstered by a total workforce of approximately 34.5 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes roughly 23.6 full-time equivalent teachers, two instructional aides, and nearly nine support staff personnel, culminating in an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio of under six to one. Serving a student body composed of 77 male and 59 female learners, Circle Elementary School District illustrates how small-town school systems utilize robust staffing ratios and strong community roots to deliver supportive, highly personalized instruction across foundational learning levels.