King Colony School

7 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

King Colony School is a small, rural K-8 public school located in Lewistown, Montana. Situated within the King Colony Hutterite community, the school serves as an integral part of the local settlement, providing tailored educational services to the children living on the colony. Because of its unique setting, the school operates with a focus on blending state-mandated academic standards with the specific cultural and community needs of its student body.

As a single-classroom or small-group instructional environment, King Colony School emphasizes personalized learning and close teacher-student relationships. It operates under the administration of the broader local school district, ensuring students have access to the necessary curriculum and resources while maintaining a strong connection to their immediate agricultural community. The school serves as a central hub for the colony's youth, prioritizing foundational education within a quiet and cohesive rural landscape.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Colony School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7

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:	King Colony Elem
Phone:	(406)538-9702
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 2