Centerville School

www.centerville.k12.mt.us

116 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Centerville School, located in the rural community of Sand Coulee, Montana, serves as the heart of the local educational system. As a small, K-12 public institution, it is known for providing a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Cascade County community, fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty, students, and families work collaboratively to maintain academic standards and extracurricular involvement.

Despite its modest size, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The Centerville "Miners" pride themselves on a strong sense of school spirit, frequently participating in regional athletic and academic competitions. By balancing traditional classroom learning with the unique character of its rural Montana setting, Centerville School emphasizes character development and community values alongside standard state curriculum requirements.

116

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centerville School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
103 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (5.2 %)
Two or More
5 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (1.7 %)

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:	Centerville Elem
Phone:	(406)736-5167
Website:	http://www.centerville.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 20