Charlo Elementary

www.charlo.k12.mt.us

99 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charlo Elementary School is a rural public school located in the small community of Charlo, Montana. Serving students in the local area, the school is part of the Charlo K-12 School District and emphasizes a close-knit learning environment typical of Montana’s smaller educational systems. The school is dedicated to foundational academic development, providing a supportive atmosphere where teachers can offer more individualized attention to students as they progress through their primary education years.

Beyond academics, the school serves as a central hub for the Charlo community. By fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, the elementary school aims to build strong character and essential social skills alongside its core curriculum. Its location in the Mission Valley allows for a curriculum that reflects the values of the surrounding rural landscape, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education within a safe, stable, and community-focused environment.

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	8

White
77 (77.8 %)
Two or More
12 (12.1 %)
American Indian
8 (8.1 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.0 %)

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:	Charlo Elem
Phone:	(406)644-2206
Website:	http://www.charlo.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	99
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
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 1

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 20