At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 167
111
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
69%+17.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
F E Miley School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Big Sandy, Montana. The school enrolls 111 students. It is part of the Big Sandy K-12 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Montana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
111 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictBig Sandy K-12
County30015
CityBig Sandy
ZIP59520
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID300375000055
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment111
White78.1%
Hispanic / Latino4.8%
Black / African American0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.5%
Two or More Races5.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
78.1%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
0.9%
Two+
5.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.