O D SPEER SCHOOL
O D Speer School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deer Lodge Elem school district, located in Deer Lodge, MT with about 327 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 24 teachers, O D Speer 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.
O.D. Speer School, located at 444 Montana Avenue in Deer Lodge, Montana, serves as a vital educational facility within the Powell County School District. As a staple of the Deer Lodge community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational learning and community values, the institution strives to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive and small-town educational atmosphere.
The school is named in honor of O.D. Speer, a figure historically significant to the region’s development. Functioning as a hub for local families, the facility integrates traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student engagement and character building. As part of the broader Deer Lodge educational system, O.D. Speer School plays an essential role in providing accessible public education that meets state standards while reflecting the unique identity and needs of the residents of Powell County.
For more information, contact O D Speer School at (406) 846-2268 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268
O D SPEER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Deer Lodge, MT with about 327 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Deer Lodge Elem
- Total Students:
- 327
- Teachers:
- 24.06
- 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
* 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 327 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending O D SPEER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.