Plains Elementary School

Plains K-12
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
247 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Plains Elementary School is a public institution serving the community of Plains, Montana. As part of the Plains School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, fostering both academic growth and social development within a small-town environment. The school emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for success as they progress through the district's K-12 system.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, leveraging its location in Sanders County to provide a stable and connected educational experience. According to their official website, the institution is committed to maintaining strong communication with families and upholding district-wide standards for student achievement. By prioritizing core curriculum and community involvement, Plains Elementary serves as a central hub for the educational life of young students in the region.
247
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Plains K-12
Phone: (406)826-3642
Website: http://plainsschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
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
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 34
Grade 6 34
Gender Ratio