Sunburst Elementary

www.sunburstschools.net

68 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sunburst Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Sunburst, Montana, serves as a central hub for K–8 education in the area. As part of the Sunburst School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for local students, emphasizing personalized learning and community engagement. Because the district serves a smaller population, the school is able to maintain a close-knit environment where educators can focus on the individual development and academic progress of each student.

The school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive and effective learning environment that prepares students for their future academic endeavors. While it provides core curriculum instruction in subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, it also integrates the cultural values and spirit of the Montana frontier. Through its official website, the school maintains transparency with parents and the community, providing access to academic resources, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school activities and events.

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunburst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
62 (91.2 %)
Two or More
3 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (1.5 %)

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:	Sunburst K-12 Schools
Phone:	(406)937-2816
Website:	http://www.sunburstschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
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 11

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 14