FLORENCE-CARLTON EL SCHL

Florence-Carlton El Schl is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls school district, located in Florence, MT with about 420 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 29 teachers, Florence-Carlton El Schl 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.

Florence-Carlton Elementary School, located in Florence, Montana, serves as a central hub for the small, close-knit community of the Bitterroot Valley. As part of the Florence-Carlton School District, the elementary campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention, helping students build strong relationships with both their peers and their teachers as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Florence. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, Florence-Carlton Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to the middle and high school levels. The school’s location along Old Highway 93 highlights its role as a stable, community-oriented institution that remains committed to providing high-quality public education to families in the surrounding rural area.

For more information, contact Florence-Carlton El Schl at (406) 273-6741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.