Linderman School

www.polson.k12.mt.us/linderman-school

355 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Linderman School, located in Polson, Montana, serves as a key educational facility within the Polson School District. Catering to younger students, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience designed to foster intellectual growth and social development. Its location in the heart of Polson places it within a community-oriented environment that emphasizes the importance of local education and student engagement.

As part of the broader Polson public school system, Linderman School follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school utilizes the district’s official portal to share resources, policies, and updates with families and the community. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on early-childhood and elementary education standards, the school plays a vital role in the long-term development of the youth in the Polson area.

355

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linderman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	132
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (56.9%)
American Indian
132 (37.2%)
Hispanic
13 (3.7%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Polson Elem
Phone:	(406)883-6229
Website:	http://www.polson.k12.mt.us/linderman-school
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 115