Potomac School

www.potomacschoolmontana.us

60 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Potomac School, located in Bonner, Montana, serves as a vital K-8 educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a small, public school district, it provides a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a sense of community engagement, reflecting the values of its scenic, mountainous setting in Missoula County.

Beyond core academics, Potomac School is known for maintaining a strong connection to the local culture and the natural environment of the Potomac Valley. The school functions as a hub for the community, often balancing traditional educational standards with a focus on student well-being and individualized attention. Its commitment to providing a supportive, stable environment makes it a cornerstone for families in the Bonner area who value a hands-on, community-oriented approach to K-8 education.

Total Students

6.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
44 (73.3%)
Two or More
8 (13.3%)
Hispanic
6 (10.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.7%)

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:	Potomac Elem
Phone:	(406)244-5581
Website:	http://www.potomacschoolmontana.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 10