Enrollment
51
Elementary
STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIRCHER ELEM·NCES 301564000482
Kircher School
331 Kircher Creek Road, Miles City, MT 59301 · (406) 234-2761 · Custer County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL51 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
12.8:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
6%
3 students
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 | 6 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 7 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 16% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
69.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
49.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 70 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 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 Kircher School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kircher School this school | 51 | 5.9% | N/A |
| West Glacier School West Glacier | 65 | 4.6% | N/A |
| Pioneer School Billings | 73 | 4.1% | N/A |
| Kinsey School Kinsey | 52 | 5.8% | N/A |
| Savage School Savage | 64 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Bainville School Bainville | 108 | 18.5% | 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 Kircher School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Custer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 51 | #276 of 421 | #6 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
51
+10 (+24%) vs 2020
+11% since 1990-91, when it was 46
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 13.7:1
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 | 51 | 4 | 12.8:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 65 | 4 | 16.3:1 | 5% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 4 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 3 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 51 | 3 | 17.0:1 | 45% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 2 | 15.5:1 | 58% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 34 | 4 | 8.5:1 | 26% (9) |
| 2000-01 | 44 | 4 | 11.0:1 | 39% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 46 | 3 | 15.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kircher School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (51 to 51); teachers up 33% (3 to 4).
About Kircher School
Kircher School is a very small elementary school in Miles City, Montana, administered by Kircher Elem. The school teaches pre-K through 8 and enrolls 51 students. That puts enrollment 69% below the 167-student average for elementary schools in Montana.
The local education agency for Kircher School is Kircher Elem.
Kircher School is 86% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 4% Native American. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 25%.
With 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.8:1. Elementary schools in Montana average 11.9:1, 0.8 fewer students per teacher than here. Roughly 6% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Custer County report 40%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Custer County show that median household income comes to about $70,605, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 5%. The county's public schools total 13, with about 1,560 students.
Of the public schools around it, Kircher School is closest to Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil El, about 3.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 10 students, from 41 to 51.
Kircher School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as special education services, counseling, and support programs. You can also rate the school on this page.
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
- 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
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 98 students
Nearby schools
- Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil El3.2 mi · 3
- Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil HS3.2 mi · 27
- Jefferson School3.6 mi · 98
- Garfield School3.8 mi · 210
- Highland Park School3.9 mi · 126
- Lincoln School3.9 mi · 166
Frequently asked questions
About Kircher SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Kircher School?
Kircher School enrolls approximately 51 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Kircher School serve?
Kircher School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Kircher School?
Approximately 12.8:1 students per teacher at Kircher School.
How diverse is Kircher School?
Kircher School reports a student body of 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is Kircher School in?
Kircher School is part of Kircher Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.