Kila School

www.kilaschool.com

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kila School, located in the small, rural community of Kila, Montana, serves as a foundational K-8 institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and community involvement. As a small district, it emphasizes a tight-knit learning environment where students receive personalized attention. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive core curriculum while maintaining the unique, close-community atmosphere characteristic of Western Montana’s rural educational landscape.

Beyond academics, Kila School places a strong value on preparing its students for future success in larger high school settings. The school’s mission generally centers on creating a supportive space that encourages character development, critical thinking, and social responsibility. By leveraging its scenic location and small class sizes, Kila School strives to provide a safe, engaging, and collaborative environment that helps students transition effectively from their formative years into their secondary education.

148

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kila School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	6

White
138 (93.2 %)
American Indian
6 (4.1 %)
Two or More
3 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Kila Elem
Phone:	(406)257-2428
Website:	http://www.kilaschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 11

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 22