District Overview
Located at 400 4th Ave West in Poplar, Montana, Poplar Elementary School District serves as a vital educational hub within a rural remote setting in the eastern region of the state. As an active, traditional public school district, it operates three facilities dedicated to comprehensive early childhood and elementary education, spanning grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The district serves a vibrant student body of 570 children, featuring a deep cultural legacy with 546 students identifying as American Indian, alongside small representations of White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Enrollment is evenly balanced across the primary and middle grades, providing a structured and supportive learning environment tailored to young learners.

To ensure comprehensive academic instruction and student well-being, the district maintains an exceptionally strong operational and educational support structure. Poplar Elementary School District employs 133 full-time equivalent teachers, augmented by more than 28 instructional aides and approximately 117 support personnel, bringing the total staff commitment to nearly 278 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated team fosters a low student-to-educator ratio, allowing for individualized guidance and robust specialized services suited to the unique needs of a remote community. Parents, prospective families, and researchers seeking further information on district programs and community initiatives can reach administrative offices at (406) 768-6730 or explore their online resources at poplarschools.com.
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Total Schools
570
Total Students
133.0
Full-Time Teachers
4.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poplar Elem
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic3
Asian1
Two or More10
American Indian546
  • American Indian
    546 (95.8%)
  • White
    10 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Poplar Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle2
High0
Other0
School Map
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:570*
Teachers (FTE):133.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.3
Schools in Poplar Elem
Found 3 Schools
Charter School 124 Students
Charter School 117 Students
Charter School 329 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th