Enrollment
94
Elementary
DISTRICT 60 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG SANDY K-12·NCES 300375000055
F E Miley School
342 Vernon Ave, Big Sandy, MT 59520 · (406) 378-2406 · Chouteau County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL94 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
62 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 2 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 12 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 12 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 13 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 11 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 16 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 16 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (12) is 25% smaller than its 6th grade class (16).
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Big Sandy K-12. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
44.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
34.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like F E Miley School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| F E Miley School this school | 94 | 66.0% | N/A |
| Hobson School Hobson | 68 | 57.4% | N/A |
| Terry School Terry | 92 | 58.7% | N/A |
| Jefferson School Miles City | 98 | 56.1% | N/A |
| Augusta Elementary School Augusta | 85 | 48.2% | N/A |
| Valier School Valier | 58 | 53.4% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where F E Miley School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Chouteau County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 94 | #228 of 421 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
94
-8 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 11.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 94 | 9.8 | 9.6:1 | 66% (62) |
| 2023-24 | 111 | 9.8 | 11.4:1 | 68% (76) |
| 2022-23 | 105 | 8.6 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 102 | 9 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 9.9 | 8.3:1 | 52% (43) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for F E Miley School.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (82 to 94); teachers down 1% (9.9 to 9.8).
About F E Miley School
F E Miley School is a small elementary school in Big Sandy, Montana, administered by Big Sandy K-12. Students in pre-K through 6 attend, and enrollment is 94 students. The typical figure for elementary schools in Montana is about 167 students.
F E Miley School is in Big Sandy K-12, a district with 181 students across 3 schools.
F E Miley School's enrollment is 78% White. Enrollment also includes 10% multiracial, 10% Native American, and 3% Hispanic. The county population is about 77% White, within a few points of the school. F E Miley School has a diversity index of 38%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
F E Miley School employs 9.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 9.6:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Montana is 11.9:1, higher than at this school. F E Miley School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 66%. That is higher than the 52% average for public schools in Chouteau County.
Among Chouteau County residents, median household income is about $58,218, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. F E Miley School is one of 15 public schools in Chouteau County, which together enroll about 701 students.
The shortest distance from F E Miley School to another public school is about 0.4 miles, to Big Sandy High School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The number of students declined from 102 to 94 over 4 years. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 11.3:1 to 9.6:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Chouteau County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
5,906
Census ACS
Median income
$58,218
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
701 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Big Sandy K-12
- Big Sandy High SchoolHigh · 59 students
- Big Sandy 7-8Middle · 28 students
Other schools in Big Sandy
- Big Sandy High SchoolHigh · 59 students
- Big Sandy 7-8Middle · 28 students
Nearby schools
- Big Sandy High School0.4 mi · 59
- Big Sandy 7-80.4 mi · 28
- Box Elder 7-811.0 mi · 66
- Box Elder High School11.0 mi · 86
- Box Elder School11.0 mi · 232
- Rocky Boy High School16.2 mi · 125
Frequently asked questions
About F E Miley SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at F E Miley School?
F E Miley School enrolls approximately 94 students in grades PK-06.
Is F E Miley School an elementary, middle, or high school?
F E Miley School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at F E Miley School?
Approximately 9.6:1 students per teacher at F E Miley School.
What is the student diversity at F E Miley School?
Student demographics at F E Miley School are roughly 78% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Two or more.
What district is F E Miley School in?
F E Miley School is part of Big Sandy K-12.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.