Hysham School

Hysham K-12 Schools
115 Summit Street
Hysham, MT 59038
52 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hysham School, located in the small, rural community of Hysham, Montana, serves as the educational hub for Treasure County. Operating as a K-12 facility, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of Montana’s smaller districts. Because of its size, the school focuses on personalized instruction and fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding agricultural community.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares students for life both within and beyond the Treasure Valley region. By offering a comprehensive curriculum within a single campus, Hysham School maintains a steady focus on academic achievement while encouraging extracurricular participation, which helps sustain the school’s active role in local events and community spirit. It stands as a vital resource for families in the area, prioritizing stability and individual student growth in a traditional rural setting.
52
Total Students
6.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    46 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.9 %)
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: Hysham K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)342-5237
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 19
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio