Miami School

Miami School is a primary school of rural-scale scale in Conrad, Montana, run under Miami Elem, enrolling 38 students in grades pre-K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 77% below typical.

Operationally, Miami School answers to Miami Elem, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On the student-mix side, Miami School shows that nearly all students (100%) are White. By comparison, Pondera County as a whole is about 79% White, so the school skews meaningfully more White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Miami School records 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.0:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, census data for Pondera County shows the typical household earns roughly $52,338 per year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Across Pondera County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 820 students), Miami School is one campus in the mix.

Valier High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 7.9 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Miami School has grew 58%, going from 24 students in 2018 to 38 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.0:1 in 2018 to 19.0:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.