Basin School

Basin Elem
30 North Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
11 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
The Basin School, located at 30 North Quartz in Basin, Montana, is a small, rural public school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Situated in a historic mining region, the school reflects the close-knit, independent character of the area. It operates as part of the Boulder School District, providing essential educational services to students in a remote setting where the environment emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning.

Because of its limited enrollment, the school often utilizes multi-age instructional strategies, allowing teachers to foster strong individual relationships with their students. The school plays a vital role in Basin, not only as an educational institution but as a community hub that connects families and preserves the small-town identity of Jefferson County. Its curriculum focuses on meeting Montana state standards while navigating the unique logistical challenges and opportunities inherent in operating a school in a rural, mountainous region.
11
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    9 (81.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (18.2 %)
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: Basin Elem
Phone: (406)225-3211
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 3
Grade 1 2
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Boulder Elementary School
Boulder Elem
Charter School 172 Students
205 So Washington
Boulder, MT 59632 (7.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th