Vaughn School

www.vaughnschool.com

125 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Vaughn School, located in the small rural community of Vaughn, Montana, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in the area. Operating as an independent school district, it provides a personalized learning environment characterized by small class sizes and a close-knit school culture. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere where teachers can provide individualized attention to help students achieve their potential.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Vaughn School places a strong focus on community involvement and student development. As a rural institution, it plays an essential role in the local community, often serving as a focal point for events and student activities. By maintaining a student-centered approach and leveraging its small-town setting, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond, balancing rigorous learning with the values of a small, collaborative educational setting.

125

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vaughn School
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	11
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	10

White
91 (72.8 %)
Two or More
12 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (8.8 %)
American Indian
10 (8.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	Vaughn Elem
Phone:	(406)965-2231
Website:	http://www.vaughnschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
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 22

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 12