Terry School

Terry K-12 Schools
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
92 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Terry School, located in the small rural community of Terry, Montana, serves as the K-12 educational hub for the local district. As a pillar of the community, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment typical of rural Montana, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students, teachers, and the local families they serve. The school acts as a focal point for the town, often hosting community events and fostering a sense of civic pride and connection among its residents.

Academically and extracurricularly, Terry School strives to provide a comprehensive education despite the limitations inherent in serving a low-population area. The school typically integrates traditional core curriculum with various athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the regional workforce. By prioritizing character development and local involvement, Terry School works to ensure that its students remain well-connected to their heritage while gaining the necessary skills to navigate the broader world.
92
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (83.7%)
  • Two or More
    7 (7.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (4.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.3%)
  • Black
    1 (1.1%)
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: Terry K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)635-5533
Website: http://terryschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 2
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 12
Gender Ratio