Harlem Elementary School

harlem-hs.k12.mt.us/elementary

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harlem Elementary School, located in Harlem, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on 3rd Avenue SW, the school is part of the Harlem Public Schools district, which plays a central role in the town’s academic and social life. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic instruction while fostering the development of essential social and emotional skills necessary for their future success.

Because of its location within a rural Montana community, the school often emphasizes a strong connection to the local culture and values. The institution works closely with families and the surrounding area to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that meets state standards while addressing the unique needs of its student population. For further information on their specific curriculum, extracurricular offerings, or contact details for staff, interested parties can visit their official district website at http://www.harlem-hs.k12.mt.us.

367

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	11
Two or More	8
American Indian	340
Pacific Islander	1

American Indian
340 (92.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
Two or More
8 (2.2 %)
White
7 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Harlem Elem
Phone:	(406)353-2258
Website:	http://harlem-hs.k12.mt.us/elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
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 46

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 48