Ridge View Elementary

www.bsd44.org/5/home

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ridge View Elementary, located at 117 Green Belt Drive in Belgrade, Montana, serves as a key educational institution within the Belgrade School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.

In addition to its academic programs, Ridge View Elementary prioritizes a collaborative school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. Being part of the Belgrade School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and a shared mission to provide high-quality education to the growing population of the Gallatin Valley. Families and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Belgrade School District website at [http://www.belgradeschools.com](http://www.belgradeschools.com).

438

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	57
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
359 (82.0%)
Hispanic
57 (13.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.9%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belgrade Elem
Phone:	(406)388-4534
Website:	http://www.bsd44.org/5/home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 81