Garrison School

17 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Garrison School, located at 33 School House Rd in Garrison, Montana, is a small, rural educational institution that serves as a focal point for its local community. Situated in the heart of Powell County, the school reflects the character of the surrounding area, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of Montana’s historic small-town schoolhouses. Because of its rural setting, the school often plays a vital role in fostering direct, personalized relationships between students, teachers, and the families they serve.

While the facility maintains a modest footprint, it is designed to provide fundamental educational services to the local population. As an institution in a geographically isolated region, Garrison School operates with a focus on community stability and academic accessibility. It remains a representative example of Montana’s commitment to providing localized public education, ensuring that even in sparsely populated areas, students have a dedicated space for learning and social development.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garrison School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Two or More	2

White
15 (88.2 %)
Two or More
2 (11.8 %)

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:	Garrison Elem
Phone:	(406)846-1043
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 3

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 2