Luther School

Luther Elem
4 Luther Roscoe Rd
Luther, MT 59068
11 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Luther School, located at 4 Luther Roscoe Rd in Luther, Montana, is a small, rural K-8 public school that serves as a cornerstone for the local community. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Beartooth Mountains, the school operates within the Red Lodge School District. Due to its remote location, the institution maintains a traditional, intimate classroom environment where multi-grade instruction and individualized attention are common, allowing students to benefit from a close-knit academic setting that fosters strong relationships between pupils, teachers, and parents.

As one of the few remaining "frontier-style" schools in the region, Luther School focuses on providing a fundamental education that emphasizes core subjects while integrating the unique culture and geography of rural Montana into its curriculum. Because of its small student population, the school acts as a vital social hub for the surrounding area, often involving the local community in school events and operations. It is characterized by its dedication to preserving small-town values while preparing students for the transition to larger high schools in neighboring towns.
11
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    8 (72.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (27.3 %)
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: Luther Elem
Phone: (406)446-2480
Website: http://www.lutherschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 3
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 1
Gender Ratio