Judith Gap School

Judith Gap Elem
306 4th Avenue
Judith Gap, MT 59453
16 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Judith Gap School, located in the small rural community of Judith Gap, Montana, serves as the educational hub for the local area. As a small, K-12 public school, it plays a vital role in the town’s identity, offering a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong community ties. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the region, providing a comprehensive education that prepares its students for both local opportunities and broader academic pursuits.

Because of its modest size, Judith Gap School focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes individual student growth and active participation in extracurricular activities. The school leverages its position within a rural setting to encourage a strong work ethic and community responsibility among its student body. By maintaining its official web presence, the district ensures that families and community members stay connected to school calendars, academic policies, and the various events that define the daily life of this Montana institution.
16
Total Students
1.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
156.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (93.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (6.2 %)
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: Judith Gap Elem
Phone: (406)473-2211
Website: http://judithgap.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 16
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
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 2
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 3
Gender Ratio