RAU SCHOOL

Rau School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rau Elem school district, located in Sidney, MT with about 62 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 6 teachers, Rau 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.

Rau School is a small, rural public elementary school located in Sidney, Montana. Serving students in the Richland County area, the school is typical of Montana’s historic "country school" model, providing education for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Because of its rural setting, the school focuses on intimate class sizes and a close-knit educational environment, often catering to families living in the surrounding agricultural community.

As part of the Sidney Public Schools district and the broader Richland County educational framework, Rau School emphasizes foundational academics while maintaining the traditions of a multi-grade learning environment. The school plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a centralized hub for rural residents and providing a personalized approach to instruction that is often difficult to achieve in larger urban districts.

For more information, contact Rau School at (406) 482-1088 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.