F E Miley School

Big Sandy K-12
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
105 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
The F.E. Miley School, located in Big Sandy, Montana, serves as a vital educational anchor for its small, rural community. As a cornerstone of the local school district, the institution is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students from the surrounding agricultural region can receive a well-rounded education. The school emphasizes traditional academic values while fostering a tight-knit culture that encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and community-based events.

Given its location in a close-knit Montana town, the F.E. Miley School is characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and close collaboration between students, faculty, and local families. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school is able to offer focused attention, helping to prepare its students for life after graduation—whether they pursue higher education or enter the local workforce. It serves as both an educational facility and a central hub for civic life in Big Sandy, playing a significant role in the development and character of the local youth.
105
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    82 (78.1 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Big Sandy K-12
Phone: (406)378-2406
Website: http://www.bigsandy.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 11
Gender Ratio