Loy School

501 57th Street North
Great Falls, MT 59405

loygfps.weebly.com

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Loy Elementary School, located in the Riverside neighborhood of Great Falls, Montana, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Great Falls Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to academic growth, character development, and inclusive educational practices.

The school is characterized by its dedication to providing a well-rounded experience, blending core academic instruction with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. By emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, Loy Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment rooted in the local Great Falls community.

389

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	56
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
269 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
56 (14.4 %)
Two or More
45 (11.6 %)
Black
13 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-6885
Website:	http://loygfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 33