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Miles City Elem

Montana · Public School District
5
Schools
953
Students
$12,652
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Miles City Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 953 students across 5 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $12,652 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Garfield SchoolKG–05229
Highland Park SchoolPK–02118
Jefferson SchoolPK–02103
Lincoln School03–05154
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Washington Middle School 6-806–08349
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,652-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
29%
State
51.1%
Local (property tax)
28.5%
Federal
20.4%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
953
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score57/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Miles City Elem?
Miles City Elem has 5 public schools, serving a total of 953 students.
How much does Miles City Elem spend per student?
Miles City Elem spends $12,652 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Miles City Elem?
No, Miles City Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Miles City Elem serve?
Miles City Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Miles City Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Miles City Elem is 57/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.