Fred W Graff School

www.laurel.k12.mt.us/3/home

278 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

The Fred W. Graff School, located in Laurel, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Laurel Public Schools district. Situated on East Sixth Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured environment for its students. As part of the broader Laurel K-12 system, the school prioritizes core academic development while fostering the social and emotional growth necessary for young learners as they progress through their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its student body, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Laurel Public Schools district to ensure a consistent educational experience. By maintaining a strong connection to the local community, Fred W. Graff School aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or district updates can access detailed information through the official Laurel Public Schools website.

278

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred W Graff School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	7

White
242 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.0 %)
Two or More
12 (4.3 %)
American Indian
7 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Laurel Elem
Phone:	(406)628-6916
Website:	http://www.laurel.k12.mt.us/3/home
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 141