Lodge Grass School

Lodge Grass Elem
124 N St George
Lodge Grass, MT 59050
189 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Lodge Grass School, located in the heart of the Crow Reservation in Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. The district provides K-12 instruction that emphasizes the cultural heritage of the Crow Tribe while striving to meet state academic standards. As a vital institution in a rural setting, the school plays a significant role in the lives of its students, focusing on fostering both academic growth and a strong sense of identity rooted in the values and traditions of the Apsáalooke people.

In addition to its academic curriculum, the district is deeply integrated into the social and athletic fabric of the Lodge Grass community. The school is well-known for its vibrant spirit, particularly regarding its athletic programs, which serve as a major point of communal pride. By navigating the challenges of rural education, Lodge Grass School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for post-secondary success while maintaining a supportive environment that honors the unique history and language of the region.
189
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    187 (98.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Lodge Grass Elem
Phone: (406)639-2333
Website: http://www.lodgegrass.k12.mt.us/elementary.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 175
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 35
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 32
Gender Ratio