Dodson School

Dodson K-12
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
45 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Dodson School, located at 124 First Ave W in Dodson, Montana, serves as a vital educational anchor for the small, rural community of Phillips County. As a K-12 institution, it functions as a central hub for local students, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of Montana’s rural school districts. Because of its location in a remote area, the school plays a significant role in fostering community identity, often providing a versatile space for local events and extracurricular activities that bring residents together.

Academically, Dodson School focuses on providing personalized instruction, leveraging small class sizes to support individual student growth. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with rural education. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and the values of their local heritage, the school aims to prepare its students for both higher education and the regional workforce, maintaining a deep commitment to the long-term success of the youth in the Dodson area.
45
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    38 (84.4 %)
  • White
    2 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.2 %)
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: Dodson K-12
Phone: (406)383-4362
Website: http://dodson.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
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
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 10
Gender Ratio