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Nkwusm Salish Language School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Arlee, MT

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72040 Bitterroot Jim Rd, Arlee, MT 59821

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 63% of independent schools nationwide

Nkwusm Salish Language School is an independent private school in Arlee, Montana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 45 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 246% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 138 days a year. Montana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
45
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
138 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of independent elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    13’13–1418’15–1632’17–1826’19–2031’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K9
    K6
    16
    25
    37
    47
    54
    63
    76
    81

    Student body

    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100%

    Help paying tuition in Montana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Nkwusm Salish Language School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Nkwusm Salish Language School

    What grades does Nkwusm Salish Language School serve?

    Nkwusm Salish Language School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Nkwusm Salish Language School?

    About 45 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nkwusm Salish Language School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Montana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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