Sage Creek Elementary

Chester-Joplin-Inverness El
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
6 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sage Creek Elementary is located in the small, rural community of Chester, Montana. Serving the local families of Liberty County, the school operates as a foundational part of the community’s education system, providing primary instruction for students in the surrounding agricultural region. Given its location in a rural Montana district, the school typically maintains a tight-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a focus on personalized attention.

As an elementary institution, Sage Creek is dedicated to developing core academic skills while fostering a supportive social environment. The school prioritizes basic literacy, mathematics, and science, often emphasizing the values and heritage common to small-town Montana. By working closely with local stakeholders, Sage Creek Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for their transition to secondary education while maintaining strong ties to the traditions and community life of Chester.
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: Chester-Joplin-Inverness El
Phone: (406)759-5477
Website: http://www.cji.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 1 1
Grade 4 2
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio