Belt School

www.beltschool.com

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Belt School, located in the small, rural community of Belt, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the region. As a public institution, it operates with a focus on providing a personalized learning environment characteristic of smaller school districts. The school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages strong relationships between faculty, staff, and the student body.

The district’s academic philosophy is rooted in traditional values, emphasizing core curriculum standards while offering a range of extracurricular opportunities that help prepare students for life beyond graduation. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, highlighting its commitment to student success in both athletics and academics. For those living in the Belt area, the school serves as more than just a place of learning; it is an essential pillar of the town, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Montana residents.

197

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belt School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	3
Black	2
American Indian	2

White
190 (96.4 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Belt Elem
Phone:	(406)277-3351
Website:	http://www.beltschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 49

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 23