Target Range School

4095 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804

www.target.k12.mt.us

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Target Range School, located in Missoula, Montana, serves as a K-8 public school committed to providing a high-quality educational foundation for its students. Situated in a suburban setting, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare children for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Target Range School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs that foster social and physical growth. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its strong partnership between educators, families, and residents. By prioritizing small class sizes and a supportive learning environment, Target Range aims to cultivate critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning in every student.

437

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Target Range School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	30
American Indian	7

White
372 (85.1 %)
Two or More
30 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.9 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
7 (1.6 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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:	Target Range Elem
Phone:	(406)549-9239
Website:	http://www.target.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Target Range School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Target Range School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	51.7%
Male	211	48.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th