Culbertson School

Culbertson Elem
423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
128 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Culbertson School, located in Culbertson, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in its rural Roosevelt County community. Operating as a unified district, the school emphasizes a commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience while maintaining the close-knit, supportive environment characteristic of a small-town school. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular development.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Culbertson by fostering community engagement through athletics, student organizations, and local events. The district strives to utilize modern educational resources while honoring its regional identity, aiming to ensure that every student receives individualized attention. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, Culbertson School serves as a foundational institution dedicated to the long-term success and growth of the local youth.
128
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    74 (57.8 %)
  • American Indian
    33 (25.8 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (8.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.8 %)
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: Culbertson Elem
Phone: (406)787-6241
Website: http://culbertsonschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 22
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 19
Gender Ratio