Cottonwood Elem

Located at 14627 Wildhorse Road in Havre, Montana, Cottonwood Elem operates as an active, independent public school district serving a distinct rural remote community. Designed around a single-school structure, the district is authorized to deliver education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With a small, tight-knit enrollment of just 20 students, the district fosters an exceptionally personalized learning environment. The current student body—comprising 14 female and 6 male learners across kindergarten through seventh grade—reflects a multicultural rural population that includes White, American Indian, Black, and Pacific Islander students.

The district offers an extraordinary level of individual attention and guidance thanks to a remarkably strong staffing footprint. Supported by approximately 11 full-time equivalent staff members, Cottonwood Elem employs four full-time teachers, creating an enviable student-to-teacher ratio of five to one. The instructional team is further augmented by 2.35 instructional aides and over four dedicated support staff members, ensuring comprehensive administrative, operational, and academic backing. For parents, students, and educational researchers exploring rural learning models, Cottonwood Elem stands out as a uniquely supportive public institution tailored to individual student growth, reachable directly at (406) 394-2273.