Edna Thomas School

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191 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

The Edna Thomas School, located at 1045 Main Street in Corvallis, Montana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational infrastructure. Situated in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, the school functions as a primary learning environment for the area’s younger students. It is part of the Corvallis School District, which is known for maintaining a small-town atmosphere while providing essential foundational education to local families.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and close-knit academic environment that emphasizes personal growth and community involvement. As a vital hub for the town of Corvallis, Edna Thomas School focuses on early childhood and elementary development, preparing students for success as they transition through the district’s higher grade levels. Its location on Main Street integrates the school deeply into the daily life of the community, reflecting the district’s dedication to accessible, neighborhood-centered learning.

191

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edna Thomas School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	14
Asian	2
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
164 (85.9%)
Hispanic
14 (7.3%)
Two or More
10 (5.2%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Corvallis K-12 Schools
Phone:	(406)961-3007
Website:	http://corvallisschools.org/primary1-school-home
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 5 105

Grade 6 86