Enrollment
126
Elementary
DISTRICT 150 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MILES CITY ELEM·NCES 301841000557
Highland Park School
716 South Cale, Miles City, MT 59301 · (406) 234-3890 · Custer County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL126 STUDENTS
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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
12.6:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
52 students
DISTRICT 51% · 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 | 23 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 30 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 32 | 25% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · 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 Miles City Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Highland Park School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park School this school | 126 | 41.3% | N/A |
| Centerville School Sand Coulee | 120 | 45.8% | N/A |
| Twin Bridges School Twin Bridges | 90 | 43.3% | N/A |
| Kila School Kila | 142 | 35.9% | N/A |
| Lincoln School Miles City | 166 | 47.0% | N/A |
| White Sulphur Springs El White Sulphur Springs | 91 | 38.5% | 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 Highland Park School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Custer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 126 | #207 of 421 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.3% | #143 of 226 | N/A |
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
126
-6 (-5%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 200
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 126 | 10 | 12.6:1 | 41% (52) |
| 2023-24 | 122 | 8.9 | 13.7:1 | 42% (51) |
| 2022-23 | 118 | 9.9 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 132 | 10 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 147 | 10.3 | 14.3:1 | 54% (80) |
| 2015-16 | 152 | 10 | 15.2:1 | 38% (57) |
| 2010-11 | 157 | 11 | 14.3:1 | 30% (47) |
| 2000-01 | 199 | 12 | 16.6:1 | 26% (52) |
| 1990-91 | 200 | 9 | 22.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland Park School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (147 to 126); teachers down 3% (10.3 to 10).
About Highland Park School
Highland Park School is a small elementary school in Miles City, Montana. The school had 126 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Montana) has about 167 students.
Highland Park School falls under Miles City Elem, which has 5 schools enrolling 926 students.
White students make up a majority at Highland Park School, at 79%. Smaller groups are 17% Native American and 3% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Custer County is roughly 90% White. Highland Park School's diversity index is 34%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at Highland Park School total 10 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.6:1. That matches the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana fairly closely. Highland Park School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 41%. For comparison, public schools in Custer County average 40%.
Census Bureau estimates for Custer County show that the median household income is $70,605, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Highland Park School is one of 13 public schools in the county.
The closest other public school is Lincoln School, about 0.5 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES assigns Highland Park School the locale Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 6 fewer students in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Custer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,961
Census ACS
Median income
$70,605
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
1,560 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Miles City Elem
- Washington Middle School 6-8Middle · 326 students
- Garfield SchoolElementary · 210 students
- Lincoln SchoolElementary · 166 students
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 98 students
Other schools in Miles City
- Custer Co District HighHigh · 487 students
- Washington Middle School 6-8Middle · 326 students
- Garfield SchoolElementary · 210 students
- Lincoln SchoolElementary · 166 students
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 98 students
- Kircher SchoolElementary · 51 students
Other Highland Park schools
4 other US public schools in 3 states are named Highland Park. Highland Park School is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Highland Park SchoolHavre, MT · 288 students
- Highland Park SchoolLewistown, MT · 159 students
- Highland Park SchoolSALT LAKE CITY, UT · 478 students
- Highland Park SchoolManchester, CT · 300 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln School0.5 mi · 166
- Jefferson School0.6 mi · 98
- Custer Co District High0.6 mi · 487
- Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil HS0.7 mi · 27
- Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil El0.7 mi · 3
- Washington Middle School 6-81.1 mi · 326
Frequently asked questions
About Highland Park SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Highland Park School?
Highland Park School enrolls approximately 126 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Highland Park School serve?
Highland Park School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does Highland Park School have?
Highland Park School employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Highland Park School?
At Highland Park School, the student body is approximately 79% White, 3% Hispanic.
Who oversees Highland Park School?
Highland Park School is overseen by Miles City Elem in Custer County.
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