Meadowlark School

Chinook Elem
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
144 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Meadowlark School is a public elementary school located in Chinook, Montana, serving students within the Chinook School District. Situated in a small, rural community, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, aiming to foster academic growth and social development in a supportive, close-knit environment. As part of a smaller school system, Meadowlark focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, preparing them for the transition to middle and high school levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Chinook community, maintaining a curriculum that aligns with Montana state educational standards. Through its official website, the school provides parents and community members with access to academic resources, calendars, and administrative updates. By prioritizing consistent communication and community involvement, Meadowlark School strives to create a stable and encouraging learning atmosphere that reflects the values and needs of the families living in the region.
144
Total Students
12.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    110 (76.4%)
  • American Indian
    16 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (8.3%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
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: Chinook Elem
Phone: (406)357-2033
Website: http://chinookschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 5
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Zurich School
Zurich Elem
Charter School 23 Students
265 Park Road
Zurich, MT 59547 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th