Lavina Elementary

Lavina K-12 Schools
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
31 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lavina School, located in the small rural community of Lavina, Montana, serves as the educational hub for the local area. As a quintessential small-town school, it operates with a focus on intimate class sizes and a close-knit environment, allowing for personalized attention between students and faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Lavina community, often serving as a central gathering point for local events and fostering a strong sense of pride and connection among residents.

The institution typically functions as a K-8 or K-12 facility (depending on current district enrollment configurations), emphasizing core academic standards while adapting to the unique challenges and opportunities of a remote, agricultural setting. Because of its size, the school relies on community support and resourceful administration to provide a well-rounded education. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a supportive atmosphere, Lavina School aims to prepare its students for their next academic chapters while maintaining the values and character of their rural Montana roots.
31
Total Students
4.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (83.9%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (3.2%)
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: Lavina K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)636-2761
Website: http://www.lavinapublicschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 4
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 4
Gender Ratio