Valier School

www.valier.k12.mt.us

78 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Valier School, located in the small, rural community of Valier, Montana, serves as the educational hub for the local K-12 student population. Situated in the heart of Pondera County, the school operates as a cornerstone of the community, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment that benefits from small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction. The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic and career success while maintaining strong ties to the traditions and values of the surrounding agricultural region.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Valier School is typically characterized by its active participation in extracurricular activities, which play a vital role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. As a centerpiece of the town, the school often acts as a gathering place for local events, sports, and community initiatives. By focusing on fostering a supportive atmosphere, Valier School aims to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to thrive both within their local town and in the broader world beyond.

Total Students

6.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valier School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	22

White
47 (60.3 %)
American Indian
22 (28.2 %)
Two or More
6 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
3 (3.8 %)

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:	Valier Elem
Phone:	(406)279-3314
Website:	http://www.valier.k12.mt.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 10

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 8