Fort Smith School

Hardin Elem
502 Avenue C
Fort Smith, MT 59035
22 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Fort Smith School is a public K–8 educational institution located in Fort Smith, Montana, serving the small community within the Crow Indian Reservation. As a satellite school operating under the Hardin School District No. 17H, it provides a localized learning environment for students in the area, focusing on foundational academic skills while integrating the unique cultural and geographic context of the Big Horn River valley.

Because the school is part of the larger Hardin school system, it benefits from the district’s broader administrative resources and curriculum standards. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Fort Smith region, emphasizing community involvement and providing essential educational services to a remote, rural student population. Detailed information regarding their current academic programs, staffing, and district-wide policies can be accessed through the official Hardin School District website.
22
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    14 (63.6 %)
  • White
    6 (27.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (9.1 %)
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: Hardin Elem
Phone: (406)666-2350
Website: http://www.hardin.k12.mt.us/schools/fort-smith-e
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
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 4
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 2
Gender Ratio