Barbara Gilligan School

Brockton Elem
530 5th St.
Brockton, MT 59213
79 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
The Barbara Gilligan School is a small, rural K–8 institution located in Brockton, Montana. As part of the Brockton Public School District, it serves a close-knit community and is deeply rooted in the local cultural landscape. The school is known for its intimate learning environment, where small class sizes allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students, helping to foster a supportive atmosphere in an isolated geographic setting.

Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role as a central hub for the Brockton community. It focuses on providing essential foundational education while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with serving a rural Montana population. The school is characterized by its dedication to maintaining educational continuity for its students and serving as a cornerstone for the community’s social and academic life.
79
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    77 (97.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.5 %)
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: Brockton Elem
Phone: (406)786-3318
Website: http://brockton.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
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 12
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 10
Gender Ratio