F E Miley School

As a tight-knit elementary-level community in Big Sandy, Montana, F E Miley School caters to 94 students from grades pre-K through 6, one of the schools within Big Sandy K-12. Enrollment runs roughly 44% smaller than the state mean of about 167.

F E Miley School is one of 3 schools operated by Big Sandy K-12, a district that hosts 181 students overall.

In terms of who attends, F E Miley School records that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. Other groups include 10% multiracial, 10% Native American, 3% Hispanic. Compared to Chouteau County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, F E Miley School shows 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.6:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 66% of students at F E Miley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Chouteau County runs at roughly 52%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, census data for Chouteau County shows median household earnings sit near $58,218, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. F E Miley School is one of 15 public schools in Chouteau County (combined enrollment of about 701 students).

Nearest neighbor: Big Sandy 7-8, around 0.4 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around F E Miley School.

F E Miley School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. F E Miley School's enrollment has increased 15% since 2018, when it stood at 82 (now 94). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 8.3:1 in 2018 to 9.6:1 today.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.