Jackson School

Jackson Elem
415 Jardine
Jackson, MT 59736
7 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Jackson School, located at 415 Jardine in Jackson, Montana, is a small, rural public school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community in the Big Hole Valley. As a quintessential example of Montana’s frontier education system, the school is designed to meet the unique needs of a remote population, often operating as a multi-grade classroom environment. Its isolated geographic setting necessitates a close-knit educational experience, where students benefit from individualized attention and a curriculum deeply rooted in the values and lifestyle of the surrounding agricultural region.

Beyond its academic function, the Jackson School serves as a vital social hub for the town of Jackson. Given the limited density of the area, the school often plays a central role in community events and local gatherings, fostering a strong sense of pride and cooperation among residents. While the facility is modest in size, it is recognized for its commitment to preserving the tradition of small-town education, providing local children with a foundational learning experience without the need for long commutes to larger regional school districts.
7
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    7 (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: Jackson Elem
Phone: (406)834-3138
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio