Elliston School

Elliston Elem
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
19 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Elliston School, located at 205 W Main St in Elliston, Montana, serves as a small, rural educational institution that functions as the heart of its community. As a school situated in a sparsely populated region of Montana, it typically operates as a multi-grade setting, prioritizing individualized attention and a close-knit environment. Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role in providing essential K-8 education to local families who might otherwise face significant travel times to reach larger district facilities.

The school is defined by its focus on community integration and the unique benefits of small-group instruction. Students at Elliston benefit from a highly personalized learning experience where teachers can tailor curriculum to meet specific developmental needs, fostering strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents. By maintaining a modest student body, the school preserves the traditional, tight-knit culture characteristic of rural Montana, acting as a stable hub for local engagement and academic growth.
19
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (94.7%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (5.3%)
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: Elliston Elem
Phone: (406)492-7676
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Avon School
Avon Elem
Charter School 26 Students
603 Main Street E.
Avon, MT 59713 (7.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th