Choteau School

Choteau Elem
102 7th Ave NW
Choteau, MT 59422
252 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Choteau Schools, located in the heart of Choteau, Montana, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. The district provides a comprehensive K-12 education, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, extracurricular participation, and community involvement. As a small-town school system, it is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit supported by faculty and local families alike.

The district’s website serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members to stay informed about district news, academic calendars, and school policies. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and the values of the surrounding Teton County area, Choteau Schools aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while nurturing the distinct character of their rural Montana setting.
252
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    232 (92.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
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: Choteau Elem
Phone: (406)466-5364
Website: http://www.choteauschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 9
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 35
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio