District Overview
Located at 304 Division St in Harlowton, Montana, Harlowton K-12 is an open, regular public school district serving a remote rural community. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union, the district manages three operational schools that deliver instruction spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As reflected in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district educates a total student body of 298 learners, consisting of 150 female and 148 male students. The student population spans early childhood to high school completion—including 3 pre-kindergarten students, 38 kindergarteners, and 14 twelfth graders—with a racial demographic composition of 250 White, 26 Hispanic, 13 multi-racial (two or more races), 5 American Indian, 3 Asian, and 1 Black student.

To support student learning and administrative operations, Harlowton K-12 employs a total workforce of 106.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 52.38 FTE teachers, 10 FTE instructional aides, and 44.52 FTE support staff, providing dedicated oversight across its academic programs. Situated within U.S. Congressional District 3002, State Senate District 30039, and State House District 30078, the district serves as an essential educational hub for its region. Parents, students, and researchers seeking additional information can contact the district office at (406) 632-4822 or visit its web portal at http://www.harlowton.k12.mt.us.
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Total Schools
298
Total Students
52.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlowton K-12
Demographic Student Count
White250
Hispanic26
Black1
Asian3
Two or More13
American Indian5
  • White
    250 (83.9%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (8.7%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Harlowton K-12
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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:3
Students:298*
Teachers (FTE):52.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in Harlowton K-12
Found 3 Schools
Charter School 66 Students
Charter School 37 Students
Charter School 195 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th