Polaris School

Polaris Elem
4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
Polaris, MT 59746
5 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The school located at 4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway in Polaris, Montana, is a historic one-room schoolhouse that serves as a cornerstone of its remote rural community. Situated in the heart of the Big Hole Valley, the school operates as part of the Wisdom Elementary School District. Due to the area’s sparse population and expansive geography, this institution is typical of Montana’s remaining frontier-style schools, providing essential primary education to children living on nearby ranches and homesteads who would otherwise face long, difficult commutes to larger towns.

Beyond its academic function, the Polaris School serves as a vital social hub for the local population. Because of its isolated location, the school often acts as a community center for residents of the Pioneer Mountains area, helping to preserve the unique culture and tight-knit nature of rural Montana life. The facility represents a commitment to maintaining localized education in some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain in the United States, offering students a personalized, multi-grade learning environment that reflects the traditions of the American West.
5
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    5 (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: Polaris Elem
Phone: (406)834-3403
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 1
Grade 5 4
Gender Ratio