Central Elementary

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272 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is located in Sidney, Montana, and serves as a foundational part of the Sidney Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As part of a smaller community, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational atmosphere where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse needs of their student body.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between the district and the community, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, student handbooks, and updates on school events. By maintaining a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement, Central Elementary strives to create a collaborative culture that encourages academic success and personal responsibility among its students in the Richland County area.

272

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	29
Black	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
220 (80.9%)
Hispanic
29 (10.7%)
Two or More
14 (5.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.8%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Sidney Elem
Phone:	(406)433-4080
Website:	http://mt01001320.schoolwires.net/domain/12
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 3 102

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 84