GRASS RANGE SCHOOL

Grass Range School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grass Range Elem school district, located in Grass Range, MT with about 41 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 4 teachers, Grass Range School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Grass Range School, located in the small rural community of Grass Range, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding Fergus County area. As a K-12 institution, the school operates within a close-knit environment characteristic of Montana’s remote ranching and farming towns. Due to its size and location, the school emphasizes individualized instruction and fosters strong community involvement, often acting as a central gathering point for local events and extracurricular activities.

The school is defined by its commitment to maintaining traditional academic standards while navigating the challenges of rural education, such as multi-grade classrooms and limited local resources. By prioritizing a supportive teacher-to-student ratio, Grass Range School aims to prepare its graduates for transition into higher education or the regional workforce. Its presence remains essential to the town’s identity, providing a foundational educational experience that values the unique heritage and lifestyle of the rural American West.

For more information, contact Grass Range School at (406) 428-2341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.