BASIN SCHOOL
Basin School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Basin Elem school district, located in Basin, MT with about 16 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, Basin School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Basin School, located at 30 North Quartz in Basin, Montana, is a small, rural public school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Situated in a historic mining region, the school reflects the close-knit, independent character of the area. It operates as part of the Boulder School District, providing essential educational services to students in a remote setting where the environment emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning.
Because of its limited enrollment, the school often utilizes multi-age instructional strategies, allowing teachers to foster strong individual relationships with their students. The school plays a vital role in Basin, not only as an educational institution but as a community hub that connects families and preserves the small-town identity of Jefferson County. Its curriculum focuses on meeting Montana state standards while navigating the unique logistical challenges and opportunities inherent in operating a school in a rural, mountainous region.
For more information, contact Basin School at (406) 225-3211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
BASIN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Basin, MT with about 16 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Basin Elem
- Total Students:
- 16
- Teachers:
- 2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 16 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BASIN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Two or more races
- 18.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Female
- 68.8%
- Male
- 31.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.