Carter School

Carter Elem
438 2nd Ave.
Carter, MT 59420
5 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Carter School, located at 438 2nd Ave. in Carter, Montana, serves as a quintessential example of a small, rural educational institution in the heart of Chouteau County. Situated in a quiet, agricultural community, the school operates as a cornerstone for local families, embodying the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of Montana’s sparsely populated regions. Its presence is vital to the area, providing foundational education to children in a setting that emphasizes community connection and personalized attention.

Because of its location in a remote part of the state, the Carter School functions with the unique challenges and benefits of rural education. These schools typically feature smaller class sizes, allowing for tailored instruction and a strong sense of student-teacher rapport. As a local landmark in Carter, the school serves not only as a place of learning but also as a hub for community identity, reflecting the perseverance and values of the surrounding rural landscape.
5
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    4 (80.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (20.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Carter Elem
Phone: (406)734-5387
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio