BELFRY SCHOOL

Belfry School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Belfry K-12 Schools school district, located in Belfry, MT with about 40 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 3 teachers, Belfry School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Belfry School, located at 200 Wisconsin in Belfry, Montana, serves as a vital educational anchor for the small, rural Carbon County community. As a K-8 institution, it provides a personalized learning environment characterized by small class sizes, which allows for closer interaction between students and faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local area, reflecting the values and close-knit nature of the surrounding agricultural and residential community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the Belfry School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially. Because of its remote setting, the school plays a central role in town life, often acting as a hub for community engagement and local activities. It remains committed to preparing its students for future success in high school and beyond while maintaining the unique, hands-on spirit typical of Montana’s rural educational system.

For more information, contact Belfry School at (406) 664-3319 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.