Poplar School

Poplar Elem
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
333 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Poplar School, located in Poplar, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community and is situated within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. As a public school district, it plays a vital role in the region, providing K-12 instruction to a diverse student body. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and cultural appreciation, often integrating the traditions and history of the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes into its educational mission to support the unique needs of its students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a focal point for community life, offering various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and district resources. The administration and faculty focus on providing a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and preparation for future success. By balancing standard educational requirements with the cultural identity of the area, Poplar School strives to empower its students to contribute positively to both their local community and the wider world.
333
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    320 (96.1 %)
  • White
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Poplar Elem
Phone: (406)768-6630
Website: http://www.poplarschools.com/elementaryschool
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 329
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 59
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 65
Gender Ratio