Broadus School

Broadus Elem
518 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
129 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Broadus School, located at 518 N. Trautman in Broadus, Montana, serves as the central educational hub for the Powder River County area. Operating as a public K-12 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local rural community, functioning as a focal point for both academic instruction and extracurricular engagement. Given its location in a sparsely populated region of southeastern Montana, the school emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty.

The school’s curriculum and culture are designed to meet the unique needs of a rural student body, balancing standard academic requirements with opportunities for vocational and community-focused learning. Through its official website, broadus.net, the district maintains communication with families regarding school calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative updates. As a vital pillar of Broadus, the school plays a crucial role in preparing students for post-secondary success while preserving the traditions and community values characteristic of eastern Montana.
129
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    114 (88.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.4%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Broadus Elem
Phone: (406)436-2637
Website: http://www.broadus.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 1
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio