FORT SMITH SCHOOL

Fort Smith School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hardin Elem school district, located in Fort Smith, MT with about 33 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 3 teachers, Fort Smith School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Fort Smith School is a public K–8 educational institution located in Fort Smith, Montana, serving the small community within the Crow Indian Reservation. As a satellite school operating under the Hardin School District No. 17H, it provides a localized learning environment for students in the area, focusing on foundational academic skills while integrating the unique cultural and geographic context of the Big Horn River valley.

Because the school is part of the larger Hardin school system, it benefits from the district’s broader administrative resources and curriculum standards. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Fort Smith region, emphasizing community involvement and providing essential educational services to a remote, rural student population. Detailed information regarding their current academic programs, staffing, and district-wide policies can be accessed through the official Hardin School District website.

For more information, contact Fort Smith School at (406) 666-2350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.