Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe Elem

www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/k_w-_vina_e

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

KW-VC Elementary is a public school located in Browning, Montana, situated within the heart of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. As part of the Browning Public Schools system, the institution serves a predominantly Native American student population. The school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction while integrating the cultural heritage and history of the Blackfeet Nation into the daily learning environment.

The school functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on both the educational advancement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing community involvement and culturally responsive teaching, KW-VC Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success while honoring the traditions and identity of the Browning community.

328

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stamiksiitsiikin BullShoe Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	318

American Indian
318 (97.0%)
Hispanic
5 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
White
1 (0.3%)

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:	Browning Elem
Phone:	(406)338-2756
Website:	http://www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/k_w-_vina_e
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
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 59

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 154