Forsyth Elementary School

Forsyth Elem
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
159 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Forsyth Elementary School, located at 1850 Cedar in Forsyth, Montana, serves as a foundational component of the Forsyth Public Schools district. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for its youngest learners. By focusing on essential core subjects and personal development, the elementary school aims to prepare its students for the transitions of middle and high school while fostering a strong sense of local pride and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Forsyth Public School system, which emphasizes high academic standards, the integration of technology in the classroom, and the social-emotional well-being of its students. With its rural setting, the school often benefits from smaller class sizes and a close partnership between faculty, parents, and community members. Families looking for more specific information regarding school calendars, staff directories, or district policies can visit their official website at [forsythpublicschools.org](http://forsythpublicschools.org).
159
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    135 (84.9%)
  • Two or More
    19 (11.9%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
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: Forsyth Elem
Phone: (406)346-2796
Website: http://forsythpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 25
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 27
Gender Ratio