Chief Charlo School

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414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chief Charlo School, located in the south-central area of Missoula, Montana, serves as a public elementary school within the Missoula County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is named in honor of Chief Charlo, a prominent historical leader of the Bitterroot Salish, and it strives to integrate a respect for local history and cultural values into its mission.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and commitment to inclusive learning, offering a range of programs designed to support diverse student needs. Beyond the standard curriculum, Chief Charlo is known for encouraging parent involvement through an active PTA and hosting community-focused events that strengthen the bond between the school and the surrounding neighborhood. With its emphasis on fostering a safe, collaborative, and forward-thinking atmosphere, Chief Charlo remains a staple of the Missoula educational community, preparing students for successful transitions to middle school.

414

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chief Charlo School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	24
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	9

White
348 (84.1%)
Hispanic
24 (5.8%)
Two or More
20 (4.8%)
American Indian
9 (2.2%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
Black
6 (1.4%)

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:	Missoula Elem
Phone:	(406)542-4005
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 18

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 77