Fortine School

58 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Fortine School is a small, rural public elementary school located in the Kootenai National Forest region of Northwest Montana. As a K-8 institution, it serves a tight-knit community, focusing on providing personalized instruction within a multi-grade classroom environment. Because of its remote setting, the school acts as a central hub for the local population, emphasizing a close connection between educators, students, and families to foster a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while leveraging the unique geographic surroundings of Lincoln County. Beyond traditional academics, Fortine School places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, utilizing its small student-to-teacher ratio to ensure individualized attention. By maintaining a focus on both foundational skills and experiential learning, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to larger high schools in neighboring districts.

Total Students

5.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fortine School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Asian	1
American Indian	2

White
53 (91.4 %)
American Indian
2 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (1.7 %)

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:	Fortine Elem
Phone:	(406)882-4531
Website:	http://fortineschool.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
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 6

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 9