Melstone School

Melstone Elem
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
35 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Melstone School, located in the small rural community of Melstone, Montana, serves as the central educational hub for its district. As a K-12 facility, the school is characterized by its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere, typical of Montana’s remote school systems. Because of the town's small population, the school places a strong emphasis on individualized instruction and multi-grade interaction, allowing teachers to work closely with students to meet their specific academic needs in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital anchor for the surrounding agricultural community. It provides a platform for local social engagement, extracurricular activities, and interscholastic sports that help foster school spirit and student development. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Melstone School aims to prepare its students for life after graduation—whether they pursue higher education or career opportunities—by emphasizing character, responsibility, and the benefits of a personalized learning experience.
35
Total Students
3.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (97.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.9 %)
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: Melstone Elem
Phone: (406)358-2352
Website: http://www.melstonepublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 5
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 4
Gender Ratio