Lakeside Elementary School

Somers Elem
255 Adams Street
Lakeside, MT 59922
303 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Lakeside Elementary School is a public institution located in Lakeside, Montana, serving as part of the Somers School District 29. Situated in a scenic area near Flathead Lake, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community. As a district-run school, it operates with a commitment to local academic standards, small-town values, and a collaborative environment that aims to foster student growth and community involvement.

The school is known for its role in the Somers/Lakeside community, emphasizing a supportive educational atmosphere for elementary-aged children. By maintaining a connection to the Somers School District, the institution provides students with access to essential curricula and school services while benefiting from the unique natural landscape of Northwest Montana. Parents and community members can find up-to-date information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs on their official website at http://somersdist29.org.
303
Total Students
20.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    280 (92.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Somers Elem
Phone: (406)844-2208
Website: http://www.somersdist29.org/2/Home
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
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 52
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 63
Gender Ratio
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Charter School 343 Students
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911 (7.5 miles away)
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