East Glacier Park School

East Glacier Park Elem
125 Washington St
E Glacier Park, MT 59434
63 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
East Glacier Park School is a small, rural public K-8 school located in the heart of East Glacier Park, Montana. Situated on the edge of Glacier National Park, the school serves a tight-knit community and is deeply integrated into the local culture, often reflecting the unique geographic and historical context of its surroundings. Due to its remote location and size, the school typically operates with multi-grade classrooms and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized instruction and a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families.

The school is a vital hub for the East Glacier community, often emphasizing place-based learning that connects students to the unique ecosystem of the Rocky Mountains and the heritage of the nearby Blackfeet Nation. By fostering a supportive and intimate educational environment, East Glacier Park School focuses on foundational academics while encouraging students to develop a strong connection to their local environment. As a K-8 institution, it serves as the primary educational gateway for local children before they move on to high school in neighboring districts.
63
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    54 (85.7 %)
  • White
    9 (14.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: East Glacier Park Elem
Phone: (406)226-5543
Website: http://www.eastglacierschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
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 6
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio