STANFORD SCHOOL

Stanford School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stanford K-12 Schools school district, located in Stanford, MT with about 74 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 7 teachers, Stanford 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.

Stanford School, located at 104 4th Avenue South in Stanford, Montana, serves as the heart of the educational community in Judith Basin County. As a small, rural public school, it provides K-12 instruction that emphasizes close-knit student-teacher relationships and a supportive learning environment. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, often serving as a hub for both academic development and extracurricular activities that bring the surrounding ranching and farming families together.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a personalized education that prepares students for life beyond the valley, whether they pursue higher education or vocational paths. By maintaining small class sizes, Stanford School is able to offer individual attention that is often difficult to achieve in larger districts. The institution prides itself on fostering a sense of civic responsibility and school spirit, ensuring that students remain connected to their Montana roots while gaining the skills necessary for the modern world.

For more information, contact Stanford School at (406) 566-2265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.