North Star School

North Star Elem
205 3rd St East
Gildford, MT 59525
114 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
North Star School, located in Gildford, Montana, serves as a vital educational hub for the surrounding rural community in Hill County. As a K-12 institution, it functions as a consolidated school district, designed to provide comprehensive academic and extracurricular opportunities to students across a wide geographical area. Given its location in the Hi-Line region of Montana, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, fostering a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention within small classroom settings.

The school is dedicated to maintaining high educational standards while preparing its students for success in both higher education and the workforce. By integrating traditional instruction with community-focused values, North Star School emphasizes the importance of academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility. As a focal point for Gildford and the surrounding agricultural communities, the school serves not only as an academic center but also as a venue for regional sports, community gatherings, and school spirit.
114
Total Students
10.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    101 (88.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
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: North Star Elem
Phone: (406)355-4481
Website: http://sites.google.com/nsschools.org/home/eleme
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 29
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 14
Gender Ratio