Wise River School

Wise River Elem
175 Swamp Creek Road
Wise River, MT 59762
3 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Wise River School is a historic, rural public school located in the small, unincorporated community of Wise River, Montana. Situated in the Big Hole Valley, the school operates as a remote K-8 facility, serving the educational needs of students in a sparsely populated region known for its rugged landscape and proximity to the Big Hole River. Due to the area's isolation, the school acts as a vital community hub, reflecting the traditional "one-room schoolhouse" spirit while providing modern educational standards to a very small student body.

The school is defined by its intimate, multi-grade classroom environment, which allows for highly personalized instruction and close student-teacher relationships. Because of its location in a mountainous, high-altitude setting, the school experience is often deeply integrated with the local culture and natural surroundings. For families in the Wise River area, the school is more than just an academic institution; it is a fundamental pillar of the local community that preserves the heritage of Montana’s rural educational system.
3
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    3 (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: Wise River Elem
Phone: (406)832-3279
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 1
Grade 5 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Divide School
Divide Elem
Charter School 5 Students
50 Schoolhouse Road
Divide, MT 59727 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th