Deerfield School

13 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Deerfield School is a unique educational institution located within the Deerfield Hutterite Colony in rural Lewistown, Montana. As a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the local school district, it serves the children of the colony, providing them with a standardized K-8 education that aligns with Montana state curriculum requirements while operating within the specific cultural and communal framework of the Hutterite lifestyle.

Because the school is situated directly within the colony, it functions as a central hub for the community's youth. The educational environment is typically characterized by small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere, where instruction is tailored to meet the needs of colony students. By maintaining this school on-site, the community ensures that students receive a state-accredited education while remaining deeply integrated into the religious and agricultural traditions of the Deerfield Colony.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13

White
13 (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:	Deerfield Elem
Phone:	(406)538-3852
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
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

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3