MARGARET LEARY SCHOOL

Margaret Leary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Butte Elem school district, located in Butte, MT with about 370 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 20 teachers, Margaret Leary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Margaret Leary School is a public elementary school located in Butte, Montana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Butte School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive community environment. The school is known for its neighborhood-focused approach, aiming to create a safe and engaging space where young students can develop both socially and academically during their formative years.

Located on 4 Mile Vue Road, the school plays an active role in the Butte community, often focusing on student-centered learning initiatives and character development. Like many schools in the district, Margaret Leary prioritizes staff-student relationships and parental involvement to ensure students receive the individualized attention necessary for success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Margaret Leary School at (406) 533-2550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
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MARGARET LEARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Butte, MT with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Butte Elem
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
20.23
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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARGARET LEARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.0%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.8%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.