Lima School

Lima K-12 Schools
1 North Harrison
Lima, MT 59739
29 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Lima School, located at 1 North Harrison in Lima, Montana, serves as the educational anchor for a small, remote community in the southwestern part of the state. As a K-12 institution, the school plays a vital role in the rural region, providing essential academic instruction to a small student body. Because of its isolated location in the high desert of Beaverhead County, the school operates as a close-knit environment where educators often manage multi-grade classrooms, fostering a personalized approach to learning that is characteristic of Montana’s rural educational landscape.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lima School functions as a focal point for the surrounding community, often hosting local events and supporting extracurricular activities that help bridge the gap created by geographic distance. The school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for life beyond their small-town roots while preserving the community values of self-reliance and civic engagement. For more specific information regarding their current faculty, district policies, or upcoming events, visitors can consult their official website at http://www.lima.k12.mt.us.
29
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    26 (89.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (3.4 %)
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: Lima K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)276-3571
Website: http://www.limaschoolmt.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 7
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio