Rocky Boy School

Rocky Boy Elem
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
416 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Rocky Boy School, located in Box Elder, Montana, serves the students of the Chippewa Cree Tribe within the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. As a tribal school, it is deeply rooted in the community’s culture, language, and history. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 education that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation of Indigenous traditions, ensuring that students remain connected to their heritage while preparing for success in a modern, global society.

The school functions as a focal point for the reservation community, emphasizing student success through a supportive environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its population. By integrating cultural programming with core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy, Rocky Boy School aims to empower its graduates to become resilient leaders and lifelong learners. Through its facilities and dedicated staff, the district fosters a sense of pride and belonging, striving to bridge the gap between traditional values and future opportunities.
416
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    362 (87.0 %)
  • White
    48 (11.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Rocky Boy Elem
Phone: (406)395-4474
Website: http://www.rockyboy.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 348
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 17
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 39
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio