Hillside Colony School

9 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hillside Colony School is a small, specialized educational institution located in the rural community of Sunburst, Montana. Situated on a Hutterite colony, the school serves the children of the local community, operating within a unique cultural and social framework. As is common with colony schools in Montana, the institution functions as a part of the local public school district while maintaining a close-knit connection to the specific traditions, values, and lifestyle of the resident community.

The school is characterized by its remote, agricultural setting and its focus on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of the students within the colony. Because of its location on private property, the school serves as a central hub for the youth of the community, balancing state-mandated academic requirements with the distinct social and cultural environment of the Hillside Colony. It remains a vital component of the local infrastructure, ensuring that students receive their primary education while integrated into their traditional way of life.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hillside Colony School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9

White
9 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Liberty Elem
Phone:	(406)937-2816
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 1