BIRNEY SCHOOL
Birney School is a public elementary school that is part of the Birney Elem school district, located in Birney, MT with about 15 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade.
Birney School, located at 205 Commercial Street in Birney, Montana, is a small, rural public school situated in a remote area of Rosebud County. Serving a tight-knit community, the school reflects the unique character of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and the surrounding ranching landscape. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in the local community, often acting as a hub for social interaction and cultural preservation for the families living in this sparsely populated region.
Academically, Birney School typically operates as a multi-grade classroom setting, common in rural Montana, where small student-to-teacher ratios allow for highly individualized instruction. The educational experience is shaped by its environment, emphasizing self-reliance and community connection while working to provide students with the same foundational standards as larger districts. As a cornerstone of the Birney area, the school is essential in bridging the gap between traditional community values and modern educational requirements.
For more information, contact Birney School at (406) 984-6247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
BIRNEY SCHOOL is a public school in Birney, MT with about 15 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Birney Elem
- Total Students:
- 15
- Teachers:
- 1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 15 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRNEY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 20.0%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.