Babb School

Browning Elem
4063 Hwy 89 N
Babb, MT 59411
24 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Babb School, located in the small, rural community of Babb, Montana, serves as a central educational hub within the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Situated near the eastern entrance of Glacier National Park, the school operates as part of the St. Mary’s School District No. 46. Given its remote location, the school plays a vital role in the community, often serving as a focal point for local families who live in the scenic but isolated northern Montana landscape.

The school is notable for its small, intimate learning environment, which allows for close interaction between students, teachers, and the local community. Because of its proximity to the Blackfeet Nation and the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountain Front, the curriculum often reflects the unique cultural heritage of the area and the ecological significance of its surroundings. While it functions with limited resources typical of small rural districts, Babb School remains dedicated to providing foundational education to its students in a setting defined by its rugged beauty and strong sense of community identity.
24
Total Students
2.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    20 (83.3 %)
  • White
    3 (12.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (4.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Browning Elem
Phone: (406)732-5539
Website: http://www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/babb_elemen
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 24
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
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
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 6
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 3
Gender Ratio