Miles Avenue School

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252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Miles Avenue School is a public elementary school located in the West End neighborhood of Billings, Montana. As part of the Billings Public Schools district, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. The school is known for being a neighborhood-centered institution that strives to foster a supportive and inclusive community for local families.

Beyond academics, Miles Avenue School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and student character. The faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school by encouraging active participation, collaborative learning, and personal responsibility. The school benefits from its established location in the Billings community, often utilizing local resources and partnerships to enhance the educational experience and ensure that every student has the tools necessary for academic success.

252

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miles Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	32
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	2

White
180 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (12.7 %)
American Indian
18 (7.1 %)
Two or More
13 (5.2 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Billings Elem
Phone:	(406)281-6214
Website:	http://milesavenuebillings.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Miles Avenue School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Miles Avenue School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	55.6%
Male	112	44.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)