KINSEY SCHOOL

Kinsey School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kinsey Elem school district, located in Kinsey, MT with about 56 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Kinsey School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on public records, here is a description of the Kinsey School:

Kinsey School is a small, rural public K-8 institution located in the unincorporated community of Kinsey, Montana, in Custer County. Situated along Mastin Road, the school serves as a focal point for the local agricultural community. Because of its remote location, the school typically operates as a multi-grade classroom setting, allowing for personalized instruction and a close-knit educational environment that reflects the traditional values of Montana’s rural school districts.

As a single-school district, the institution is primarily supported by local property taxes and state funding, emphasizing fundamental academics tailored to a small student body. The school plays a vital role in the area by providing education to local families who might otherwise face significant travel times to reach the larger public schools in the nearby city of Miles City. It serves as a quintessential example of Montana’s frontier-style education system, where community involvement and small class sizes are central to the student experience.

For more information, contact Kinsey School at (406) 232-2440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.