Hinsdale School

Hinsdale Elem
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hinsdale School, located at 600 North Montana in Hinsdale, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for the small, rural community of Valley County. As a K-12 institution, the school is central to the town's identity, often operating with smaller class sizes that allow for a close-knit learning environment. Its mission typically focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and vocational pathways, emphasizing a balance between core academics, extracurricular involvement, and community values.

Given its location in a remote part of northeastern Montana, the school plays a significant role in fostering student engagement through local sports, activities, and community partnerships. The district prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to students, helping them navigate the challenges and unique opportunities inherent in rural education. Ultimately, Hinsdale School acts as both a foundation for student development and a cornerstone for the social fabric of the surrounding Hinsdale area.
36
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (91.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.8%)
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: Hinsdale Elem
Phone: (406)364-2314
Website: http://www.hinsdale.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 5
Kindergarten 3
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 4
Gender Ratio