Enrollment
98
Elementary
DISTRICT 150 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MILES CITY ELEM·NCES 301841000558
Jefferson School
106 North Strevell Ave, Miles City, MT 59301 · (406) 234-2888 · Custer County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL98 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
10.6:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 28 | 29% |
Student demographics
6%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 Jefferson School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School this school | 98 | 56.1% | N/A |
| Hobson School Hobson | 68 | 57.4% | N/A |
| Augusta Elementary School Augusta | 85 | 48.2% | N/A |
| Plevna School Plevna | 60 | 45.0% | N/A |
| Jordan Elementary School Jordan | 84 | 52.4% | N/A |
| Centerville School Sand Coulee | 120 | 45.8% | 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 Jefferson School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Custer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 98 | #227 of 421 | #4 of 8 |
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
98
-15 (-13%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 115
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 12.6:1
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 | 98 | 9.3 | 10.6:1 | 56% (55) |
| 2023-24 | 99 | 8.1 | 12.3:1 | 42% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 103 | 8.9 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 113 | 9 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 109 | 9.5 | 11.5:1 | 47% (51) |
| 2015-16 | 108 | 9 | 12.0:1 | 46% (50) |
| 2010-11 | 169 | 12 | 14.1:1 | 32% (54) |
| 2000-01 | 138 | 10 | 13.8:1 | 57% (78) |
| 1990-91 | 115 | 5 | 23.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (109 to 98); teachers down 2% (9.5 to 9.3).
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is an elementary school with a street address in Miles City, Montana. Its grade span covers pre-K through 2, with 98 students on the rolls. Across elementary schools in Montana, the average enrollment is about 167.
Miles City Elem is the district for Jefferson School. It has 5 schools and 926 students.
Of every 100 students at Jefferson School, about 97 are White. After that, the student body is 3% Native American. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 6, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 9.3 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 10.6:1. Compared with the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana, this school's ratio is lower. By family income, 56% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Custer County is 40%.
The school is in Custer County, where median household income comes to about $70,605, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Custer County counts 13 public schools with about 1,560 students.
Jefferson School's closest public school neighbor is Lincoln School, about 0.4 miles away. The five-mile area around Jefferson School holds at least 8 other public schools.
Federal data place Jefferson School in the Town: Remote locale, which means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
From 113 students in 2020-21, enrollment decreased to 98 by 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 10.6 students per teacher, compared with 12.6 in 2020-21.
On allk12, people connected to Jefferson School can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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
- Highland Park SchoolElementary · 126 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
- Highland Park SchoolElementary · 126 students
- Kircher SchoolElementary · 51 students
Other Jefferson schools
12 other US public schools in 8 states are named Jefferson. Jefferson School is the 13th largest of the 13.
- Jefferson SchoolGlendive, MT · 247 students
- Jefferson SchoolHelena, MT · 245 students
- JeffersonSacramento, CA · 735 students
- Jefferson SchoolJefferson, LA · 619 students
- JeffersonHawthorne, CA · 549 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln School0.4 mi · 166
- Custer Co District High0.4 mi · 487
- Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil HS0.6 mi · 27
- Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil El0.6 mi · 3
- Highland Park School0.6 mi · 126
- Washington Middle School 6-80.8 mi · 326
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson SchoolHow many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School enrolls approximately 98 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is approximately 10.6:1 (9 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Jefferson School?
Jefferson School reports a student body of 97% White.
Who oversees Jefferson School?
Jefferson School is overseen by Miles City Elem in Custer County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.