Creston School

creston.k12.mt.us

83 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Creston School is a small, rural K-8 public school located in the scenic Flathead Valley near Kalispell, Montana. Serving a tight-knit community, the school prides itself on a personalized approach to education that leverages its small class sizes to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment, Creston emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging students to engage actively with the unique natural landscape and heritage of the Montana region.

The school is characterized by its dedication to traditional community values paired with modern instructional practices. Because of its size, Creston offers a collaborative atmosphere where individualized attention is a priority, allowing educators to tailor learning experiences to the specific needs of their students. As a focal point for the surrounding area, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success in local high schools while instilling a strong sense of citizenship, character, and lifelong learning.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creston School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
66 (79.5%)
Hispanic
12 (14.5%)
Two or More
4 (4.8%)
Black
1 (1.2%)

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:	Creston Elem
Phone:	(406)755-2859
Website:	http://creston.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 14

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 7