Ophir Elementary School

Big Sky School K-12
45465 Gallatin Rd-30
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
169 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ophir Elementary School is a public school located in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving as a key educational institution within the Big Sky School District #72. Situated in a scenic area along Gallatin Road, the school focuses on providing a high-quality academic experience that leverages its unique mountain setting. It is known for maintaining a strong sense of community, often emphasizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to support the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-aged students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with opportunities for outdoor education and place-based learning, reflective of its proximity to the natural landscapes of Southwestern Montana. As part of the Big Sky School District, Ophir Elementary benefits from a commitment to modern educational resources and a collaborative teaching environment. Families in the area value the school for its dedication to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being within a close-knit, supportive atmosphere.
169
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    138 (81.7%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (12.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    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: Big Sky School K-12
Phone: (406)995-4281
Website: http://www.bssd72.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 18
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 28
Gender Ratio