O D Speer School

Deer Lodge Elem
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
337 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
O.D. Speer School, located at 444 Montana Avenue in Deer Lodge, Montana, serves as a vital educational facility within the Powell County School District. As a staple of the Deer Lodge community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational learning and community values, the institution strives to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive and small-town educational atmosphere.

The school is named in honor of O.D. Speer, a figure historically significant to the region’s development. Functioning as a hub for local families, the facility integrates traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student engagement and character building. As part of the broader Deer Lodge educational system, O.D. Speer School plays an essential role in providing accessible public education that meets state standards while reflecting the unique identity and needs of the residents of Powell County.
337
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    290 (86.1%)
  • Two or More
    32 (9.5%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Deer Lodge Elem
Phone: (406)846-2268
Website: http://www.deerlodgeschools.org/District/Departm
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 174
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 49
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Garrison School
Garrison Elem
Charter School 17 Students
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731 (9.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th