BIG TIMBER SCHOOL
Big Timber School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Big Timber Elem school district, located in Big Timber, MT with about 234 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 16 teachers, Big Timber School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Based on the location provided, **Big Timber School** refers to the educational facilities serving the community of Big Timber, Montana. The town’s public education is primarily overseen by the **Sweet Grass County High School District** and the **Big Timber Elementary District**. The specific address at 5th and Anderson is historically associated with the community’s elementary education campus, serving as a central hub for students in the region.
The school system in Big Timber is known for its small-town atmosphere and close connection to the surrounding agricultural and rural community. As a focal point of the area, the school district focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong community support. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside local values, the school plays a vital role in preparing students for life beyond their rural setting while maintaining a strong sense of local identity and tradition.
For more information, contact Big Timber School at (406) 932-5939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
BIG TIMBER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Big Timber, MT with about 234 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Big Timber Elem
- Total Students:
- 234
- Teachers:
- 16.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 234 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG TIMBER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.