Rapelje School

Rapelje Elem
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Rapelje School, located at 714 Main Street in Rapelje, Montana, serves as the educational hub for its small, rural community. As a K-12 institution, the school is central to the town’s identity, typically emphasizing a close-knit learning environment where small class sizes allow for individualized attention and strong student-teacher relationships. Given its remote location, the school plays a vital role in fostering community spirit and providing essential academic and extracurricular opportunities for local youth.

Academically, the school adheres to the Montana state curriculum while often leveraging its rural setting to provide unique, hands-on learning experiences. The district focuses on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether they pursue higher education or career paths in the region. By maintaining an active online presence through their website, the district ensures that families and community members stay informed about school events, board meetings, and academic milestones, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to transparency and community involvement.
36
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (91.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (8.3 %)
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: Rapelje Elem
Phone: (406)663-2215
Website: http://rapelje.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
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 6
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 8
Gender Ratio