Gildford Colony School

Gildford Colony Elem
21719 Road 160 N
Gildford, MT 59525
15 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Gildford Colony School, located in the rural community of Gildford, Montana, is a specialized educational facility serving the students of the Gildford Hutterite Colony. As a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Montana public school system, it provides instruction tailored to the unique cultural and academic needs of the colony’s children. The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing foundational academics while respecting the traditional lifestyle and values upheld by the Hutterite residents.

Because the school is located directly on colony grounds, it maintains a close-knit environment where class sizes are typically small and instruction is highly personalized. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive K-8 education that prepares them for both life within the colony and the broader world. By integrating local community standards with state-mandated requirements, Gildford Colony School plays a vital role in providing essential learning opportunities in a secluded, agricultural setting.
15
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (100.0 %)
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: Gildford Colony Elem
Phone: (406)376-3249
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 15
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 13
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
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 2
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio