Pine Butte Elementary Sch

Colstrip Elem
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
234 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Pine Butte Elementary School is located in Colstrip, Montana, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colstrip Public Schools district. Situated in a community historically tied to the energy industry, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond. The institution emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and local community engagement.

As part of the broader Colstrip Public Schools system, Pine Butte Elementary benefits from the resources and administrative oversight of the district to maintain its academic standards. The school’s presence on Durango Drive makes it a central hub for families in the area, and it plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of the town. For those seeking specific details regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or faculty information, the district’s official website serves as the primary portal for communication and updates.
234
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    110 (47.0 %)
  • American Indian
    86 (36.8 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (9.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
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: Colstrip Elem
Phone: (406)748-4699
Website: http://colstrippublicschools.org/schools/pine-bu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 33
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 49
Grade 5 49
Gender Ratio