Winnett School

Winnett K-12 Schools
305 S Broadway
Winnett, MT 59087
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Winnett School, located in the small, rural community of Winnett, Montana, serves as a vital educational and social hub for Petroleum County. As a K-12 institution, it operates with a tight-knit, multi-grade structure that emphasizes personalized instruction and close relationships between students, teachers, and the local community. Given its remote location in the heart of Montana’s ranching country, the school plays a central role in maintaining the town’s identity, often serving as the primary venue for community events, youth athletics, and local gatherings.

Academically, the school is characterized by its small class sizes, which allow for a highly individualized approach to learning. Because the student population is limited, the school fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to take on leadership roles and participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities. For the families of Winnett, the school is more than just an academic facility; it is a cornerstone of the region that focuses on preparing students for life beyond the valley while preserving the traditions and values of their rural heritage.
36
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    36 (100.0 %)
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: Winnett K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)429-2251
Website: http://www.winnettschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
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 6
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 6
Gender Ratio