Cecelia Hazelton School

Townsend K-12 Schools
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
399 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
The Cecelia Hazelton School, located in Townsend, Montana, serves as a primary educational facility within the Townsend School District. As a key component of the local community’s infrastructure, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes standard academic excellence while operating as part of a smaller, rural school district, which often allows for a more personalized approach to student development and community engagement.

The school functions under the broader framework of the Townsend Public Schools system, utilizing its central district website to communicate with families and share vital academic information. By focusing on essential skill-building and fostering a supportive atmosphere, Cecelia Hazelton School aims to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school levels. Its presence in Townsend underscores the district's commitment to ensuring accessible, localized education for the children of Broadwater County.
399
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    355 (89.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Townsend K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)441-3431
Website: http://www.townsend.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 69
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 58
Gender Ratio