Ashland School

Ashland Elem
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
65 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ashland School, located at 8 Old Mission Road in Ashland, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community and the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. As a public institution, it operates with a commitment to providing K-12 education that reflects the unique cultural heritage and academic needs of its student population. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Ashland area, acting as a central gathering place that emphasizes both traditional scholastic achievement and the preservation of indigenous values and history.

The school environment is characterized by a focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds, often navigating the challenges typical of rural educational settings. Beyond its core curriculum, Ashland School strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages community involvement and personal growth. By blending academic instruction with a respect for the surrounding regional identity, the school works to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce while maintaining a strong connection to their community roots.
65
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
109.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    55 (84.6 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (9.2 %)
  • White
    2 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ashland Elem
Phone: (406)784-2568
Website: http://www.ashlandpublicschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 11
Gender Ratio