Wibaux Elementary School in Wibaux, Montana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wibaux Elementary School is a rural public school in Wibaux, Montana that is part of Wibaux Public Schools. It serves 111 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades K - 8

111 Students

9 Teachers

415 Nolan Ave W

Wibaux, MT 59353 View local requests

http://wchs.k12.mt.us

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Wibaux Elementary School Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Wibaux Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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