Shields Valley Elementary

Shields Valley Elem
308 S. Hannaford
Wilsall, MT 59086
103 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Shields Valley Elementary, located in the rural community of Wilsall, Montana, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Shields Valley area. As a small, community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere. The school is part of a district dedicated to fostering academic growth while integrating the unique cultural and historical values of its Montana mountain setting.

Beyond the classroom, Shields Valley Elementary places a strong emphasis on the development of the "whole child," encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that strengthen the bond between the school and the local community. By prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, parents, and students, the school maintains a supportive culture that helps prepare its young learners for success in both secondary education and their future endeavors.
103
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0 %)
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: Shields Valley Elem
Phone: (406)578-2535
Website: http://www.shieldsvalleyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 14
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 16
Gender Ratio