Valley View School

36 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Valley View School, located at 42448 Valley View Road in Polson, Montana, is a small, rural public school that serves the local K-8 community. Situated in the scenic Flathead Valley near the shores of Flathead Lake, the school is known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. As a smaller institution, it emphasizes personalized instruction and strong relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community, often benefiting from the quiet, collaborative environment typical of Montana’s rural school districts.

The school is part of the Polson area educational landscape and is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside the unique cultural and environmental context of Western Montana, Valley View School provides a supportive learning environment. Its location allows for a connection to the natural beauty of the region, often integrating the local surroundings into the student experience while maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards.

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	7

White
25 (69.4 %)
American Indian
7 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (5.6 %)
Two or More
2 (5.6 %)

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:	Valley View Elem
Phone:	(406)883-2208
Website:	http://valleyviewschool.net/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 5

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 4

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 3