Opheim School

Opheim K-12 Schools
100 Rock St
Opheim, MT 59250
21 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Opheim School, located in the remote community of Opheim, Montana, serves as the central educational hub for the students in this rural region. As a small, K-12 public school, it operates on the belief that a close-knit environment fosters strong academic foundations and personalized attention. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators, students, and the local community work collaboratively to ensure that every learner, regardless of age or grade level, has access to quality instruction despite the geographic challenges of Northeastern Montana.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while reflecting the unique culture of its agricultural community. Because of its small student population, Opheim School often utilizes multi-grade classrooms and individualized learning plans, allowing students to progress at their own pace. By integrating traditional academics with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce, all while preserving the tight bonds and values inherent to small-town Montana life.
21
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    21 (100.0 %)
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: Opheim K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)762-3214
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/opheimschool
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 8
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio