Trout Creek School

Trout Creek Elem
4 School Lane
Trout Creek, MT 59874
51 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Trout Creek School, located in the rural community of Trout Creek, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in Sanders County. As a small, community-focused institution, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is known as the home of the "Eagles," and it emphasizes a curriculum that balances core academic standards with the unique cultural and outdoor values inherent to living in the Pacific Northwest.

Beyond academics, Trout Creek School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the local area. By maintaining small class sizes and a close-knit staff, the school is able to adapt to the specific needs of its students while encouraging active parent and community involvement. Their commitment to student growth is reflected in their emphasis on character development and preparation for high school, aiming to graduate students who are not only academically capable but also well-integrated into their community.
51
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    41 (80.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (13.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (5.9 %)
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: Trout Creek Elem
Phone: (406)827-3629
Website: http://www.troutcreekeagles.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
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 18
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 3
Gender Ratio