Emerson School

1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701

www.bsd1.org/schools/emerson-elementary

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Emerson School, located at 1924 Phillips Ave in Butte, Montana, is a historic educational landmark that has served the local community for generations. Situated in a city defined by its rich mining history and unique architectural heritage, the school is emblematic of the early 20th-century development of Butte’s residential neighborhoods. As a facility within the Butte School District, it has long functioned as a cornerstone for neighborhood children, providing a traditional elementary education in an environment that reflects the city’s tight-knit community spirit.

Beyond its role as a place of learning, Emerson School is often noted for its physical presence and its connection to the Butte community's history. Like many of the historic school buildings in the region, it stands as a testament to the town's commitment to public education during its period of peak industrial growth. Today, the school continues to operate under the district's mission to foster academic and personal growth for students, serving as a vital hub for families in the surrounding area.

389

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	42
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
328 (84.3%)
Hispanic
42 (10.8%)
Two or More
18 (4.6%)
American Indian
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:	Butte Elem
Phone:	(406)533-2800
Website:	http://www.bsd1.org/schools/emerson-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 18

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 46