Superior Elementary

Superior K-12 Schools
1003 5th Ave E
Superior, MT 59872
170 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Superior Elementary is a public school located in Superior, Montana, serving the educational needs of the local community. As part of the Superior K-12 School District, it provides a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.

The school functions as a central pillar for families in the Mineral County area, often characterized by the close-knit atmosphere typical of a small-town Montana school district. By maintaining a focus on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Superior Elementary strives to create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically while preparing for their eventual transition to the middle and high school levels within the same district.
170
Total Students
16.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
108.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    154 (90.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Superior K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)822-3600
Website: http://www.ssd3.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 185
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 40
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 23
Gender Ratio