LUSTRE SCHOOL

Lustre School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lustre Elem school district, located in Frazer, MT with about 43 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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, Lustre 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.

Lustre School, located in the rural community of Frazer, Montana, is a small, K-12 public school that serves as a central hub for its surrounding agricultural region. Situated in a remote area of Valley County, the school operates with a focus on providing personalized education in a close-knit environment. Because of its location, the institution plays a vital role in the local community, often facilitating social cohesion and maintaining the region's historical identity while balancing the challenges of educating students across a wide grade span within a limited population.

Academically and culturally, Lustre School emphasizes the traditional values of small-town Montana education, often characterized by smaller class sizes and dedicated faculty who manage multi-grade instruction. Despite the geographic isolation of the Frazer area, the school strives to provide its students with essential learning opportunities, extracurricular activities, and state-mandated curriculum, ensuring that graduates are prepared for transition into higher education or the local workforce. It stands as a testament to the commitment of rural Montana communities to preserve local schooling despite the pressures of declining rural populations and logistical constraints.

For more information, contact Lustre School at (406) 392-5725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.