Margaret Leary School

www.bsd1.org/schools/margaret-leary-eleme

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Margaret Leary School is a public elementary school located in Butte, Montana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Butte School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills while fostering a supportive community environment. The school is known for its neighborhood-focused approach, aiming to create a safe and engaging space where young students can develop both socially and academically during their formative years.

Located on 4 Mile Vue Road, the school plays an active role in the Butte community, often focusing on student-centered learning initiatives and character development. Like many schools in the district, Margaret Leary prioritizes staff-student relationships and parental involvement to ensure students receive the individualized attention necessary for success. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

347

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Leary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	5

White
297 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (8.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Butte Elem
Phone:	(406)533-2550
Website:	http://www.bsd1.org/schools/margaret-leary-eleme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 57

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 44