Crow Agency School

Hardin Elem
Ammaachimuua Street
Crow Agency, MT 59022
268 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Crow Agency School is a public K-8 institution located in Crow Agency, Montana, serving the heart of the Crow Indian Reservation. As part of the Hardin School District 17H, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing education to a predominantly Native American student population. The school’s mission is deeply rooted in fostering academic success while honoring and integrating the rich cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Apsáalooke (Crow) people into the daily learning experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Crow Agency School serves as a critical community hub, emphasizing a supportive environment that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its students. By partnering with families and the tribal community, the school aims to prepare its youth for future success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a strong sense of identity and pride in their heritage. Through its affiliation with the Hardin school system, the institution utilizes various resources to provide a well-rounded education that strives to close achievement gaps and promote long-term student growth.
268
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    255 (95.1%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Hardin Elem
Phone: (406)638-2252
Website: http://www.hardin.k12.mt.us/schools/crow-agency-
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
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 27
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 37
Gender Ratio