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Chief Charlo School

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

Top 10% School in MONTANA

Ranked 17 of 154 in MONTANA

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About Chief Charlo School

Chief Charlo School has a gentle, welcoming rhythm that many Missoula families mention when talking about their child’s early school experience. The math proficiency usually stays somewhere in the mid-range, shifting a little depending on the year and the group of learners. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small, steady group, which keeps classrooms calm and encourages kids to share ideas without feeling shy. Compared with nearby schools like Russell and Lewis & Clark, Chief Charlo feels slightly more community-centered, with families often involved in small events and classroom activities. A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Missoula usually sits in the mid-to-upper two-thousand dollars range, with updated homes or mountain-view places costing more. After Chief Charlo, students move on to Meadow Hill Middle School and later Sentinel High School. Many alumni eventually move into fields like outdoor recreation, digital tech support, healthcare assistance, environmental work, education, and hospitality, jobs that match Missoula’s nature-loving lifestyle. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps routines simple, and nurtures a friendly atmosphere where kids grow at a calm, comfortable pace.

Chief Charlo School Contact Information

Address

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Phone

(406) 542-4005

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 62% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
417
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chief Charlo School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:10 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 83.93%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 5.52%
Black 1.44%
Two+ Races 5.04%
Native Am. 2.88%
White
83.93%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
5.52%
Black
1.44%
Two+ Races
5.04%
Native Am.
2.88%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417
47%
196 Female
53%
221 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

347 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chief Charlo recently introduced new phonics kits for younger readers and launched a refreshed math rotation featuring geometry, measurement, and real-life problem-solving. A weekly “trail reading” activity behind the school also started this fall.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic updates were introduced at Chief Charlo this year?

Ans. The school added upgraded phonics kits and a refreshed hands-on math block.

Q2. How does the school help students who need extra support?

Ans. Teachers run small reading and skill-building groups during the week.

Q3. Do students get outdoor learning opportunities?

Ans. Yes, children enjoy nature walks, trail reading, and outdoor science lessons.

Q4. How does Chief Charlo keep families informed?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, emails, and school app notifications.

Q5. What family events does the school host?

Ans. The school organizes literacy nights, seasonal gatherings, and community programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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