Swan River School

112 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swan River School, located in Bigfork, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as a K-8 facility, the school is situated in a scenic rural setting along the Swan Highway, reflecting the character of the Flathead Valley. It focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while maintaining a manageable, small-school environment that emphasizes individualized attention and student engagement.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a central hub for the families of the Swan River area, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The administration and faculty prioritize a supportive learning environment, often utilizing the unique geography of Northwestern Montana to enhance the student experience. By balancing traditional educational standards with a commitment to local values, Swan River School aims to equip its students with both the academic proficiency and the personal character necessary for their future success.

112

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swan River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	4
Two or More	3

White
105 (93.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.6 %)
Two or More
3 (2.7 %)

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:	Swan River Elem
Phone:	(406)837-4528
Website:	http://swanriverschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
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 19

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 24