Malta K-5

Malta K-12 Schools
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
246 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Malta K-5, located at 706 South 3rd Avenue East in Malta, Montana, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the local community. As a public school facility, it provides foundational academic instruction for students ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is integrated into the Malta Public Schools district, which plays a central role in the small, rural community of Phillips County by providing a focused learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering early academic skills, social development, and community connection in a small-town setting. By concentrating on the K-5 demographic, the institution aims to build a strong educational baseline for students before they transition to middle and high school levels within the Malta district. With its location in the heart of Malta, the school functions not only as an academic provider but as a community staple dedicated to supporting the growth and success of the region's youngest learners.
246
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (79.3%)
  • Two or More
    23 (9.3%)
  • American Indian
    22 (8.9%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.4%)
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: Malta K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)654-2320
Website: http://www.malta.k12.mt.us/domain/12
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 7
Kindergarten 37
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio