Rapelje 7-8

Rapelje Elem
714 Main Street
Rapelje, MT 59067
8 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Rapelje School, located at 714 Main Street in Rapelje, Montana, serves as a focal point for the small, rural community it inhabits. As a combined K-12 facility, the school functions as the heart of the district, providing education for students in a close-knit, personalized environment characteristic of Montana’s remote agricultural regions. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, the school is able to offer individualized attention that focuses on both academic achievement and the unique developmental needs of its students.

The district’s commitment to education is reflected in its dedication to preparing students for life beyond the classroom, whether they plan to pursue higher education or enter the local workforce. By leveraging its official website (http://rapelje.k12.mt.us), the school provides parents and community members with access to district policies, academic calendars, and school news, ensuring transparency and ongoing communication. Despite the challenges of operating in a rural setting, Rapelje School strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes community values, student engagement, and foundational learning.
8
Total Students
1.7
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    7 (87.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (12.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rapelje Elem
Phone: (406)663-2215
Website: http://rapelje.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 8
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 5
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
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio