Knees School

Knees Elem
4177 Beaver Slide Rd
Carter, MT 59420
6 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Knees School is a remote, one-room public school located in the rural community of Brady, Montana. Situated on Brady Road East, the school serves as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural region, offering K-8 education in a setting that emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role in the local community, maintaining the tradition of the historic rural schoolhouse while providing students with fundamental academic foundations.

As a member of the Montana public school system, Knees School operates under the Pondera County administrative structure. The school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for multi-grade instruction and a close-knit relationship between students, teachers, and parents. It remains a hallmark of rural Montana education, prioritizing accessibility and community-centered learning for families residing in the expansive landscape of the Golden Triangle area.
6
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    6 (100.0 %)
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: Knees Elem
Phone: (406)734-5217
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio