Napi School

www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/napi_elemen

233 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Napi School, located in Browning, Montana, serves as a vital educational institution within the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Operated under the authority of the Blackfeet Tribe, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, focusing on providing a culturally responsive curriculum that honors the history, language, and traditions of the Blackfeet people. By blending standard academic requirements with indigenous perspectives, the school aims to foster a strong sense of identity and academic achievement among its students, helping them succeed both within the reservation and in the broader world.

As part of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) system, Napi School plays a crucial role in supporting the unique needs of Native American youth. The school emphasizes holistic development, often prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive community atmosphere to ensure that students receive personalized attention. Through its commitment to both educational excellence and the preservation of Blackfeet heritage, Napi School serves as a cornerstone of the Browning community, dedicated to empowering the next generation of tribal leaders.

233

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

119.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Napi School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	227

American Indian
227 (97.4 %)
White
4 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Browning Elem
Phone:	(406)338-2735
Website:	http://www.bps.k12.mt.us/our_schools/napi_elemen
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 105