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Jeannette Rankin El

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

Top 10% School in Montana

Ranked 3 of 154 in Montana

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About Jeannette Rankin El

Jeannette Rankin Elementary has a warm, balanced feel that Missoula families often talk about with ease. The math proficiency usually stays in the mid-range, shifting a bit depending on the group of learners each year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small and steady group, which keeps the rooms calm and helps kids speak up comfortably. Compared with nearby schools like Rattlesnake and Paxson, Jeannette Rankin feels a little more modern in layout but still gentle enough for younger students who rely on predictable routines. A typical three-bedroom rental near this part of Missoula usually lands in the mid-to-upper two-thousand dollars range, with updated or trail-adjacent homes costing more. After Jeannette Rankin, students move on to Washington Middle School and later Hellgate High School. Many alumni eventually go into environmental work, healthcare support, digital tech roles, outdoor recreation, education, and hospitality, fields that match the city’s nature-driven lifestyle. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps expectations simple, and provides a safe, friendly environment where kids grow at a relaxed pace. This school is one of the best school in Missoula, Montana.

Contact Information

Address

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT, 59801

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Phone

(406) 542-4010

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 67% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
463
Total Students
$48901
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jeannette Rankin El

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

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 90.93%
Asian 2.59%
Hispanic 2.38%
Black 0.86%
Two+ Races 2.16%
Native Am. 1.08%
White
90.93%
Asian
2.59%
Hispanic
2.38%
Black
0.86%
Two+ Races
2.16%
Native Am.
1.08%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 463
46.44%
215 Female
53.56%
248 Male

Student Population

463 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

385 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jeannette Rankin Elementary recently introduced new phonics materials for early readers and added a hands-on math rotation focused on shapes, measurement, and real-world projects. Students also began participating in a weekly outdoor literacy block on the playground lawn.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic programs were added at Jeannette Rankin this year?

Ans. The school expanded its phonics resources and launched a refreshed hands-on math block.


Q2. How does the school support students needing extra help?

Ans. Teachers provide small reading and skill-building sessions throughout the week.


Q3. Do students get outdoor learning opportunities?

Ans. Yes, children take part in simple nature lessons, garden visits, and outdoor reading time.


Q4. How does the school communicate with parents?

Ans. Families receive newsletters, emails, and app notifications.


Q5. What family events does Jeannette Rankin host?

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

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
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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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