Lone Rock School

1112 Three Mile Creek Rd
Stevensville, MT 59870

189 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lone Rock School, located in Stevensville, Montana, is a rural K-8 public school serving the local Bitterroot Valley community. Situated on Three Mile Creek Road, the school functions as the heart of its small district, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. The school is known for its focus on foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student growth from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lone Rock School is characterized by its integration with the surrounding natural beauty of the Montana landscape, often promoting outdoor engagement and local community values. As a smaller institution, it prioritizes a collaborative relationship between families and the faculty, ensuring that students transition smoothly into their high school years. The school represents a traditional community-based learning model, dedicated to maintaining high standards of education while preserving the unique, rural character of the Stevensville area.

189

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lone Rock School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	7
Two or More	3

White
179 (94.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)

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:	Lone Rock Elem
Phone:	(406)777-3314
Website:	http://lonerockschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 51

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 21