Kircher School

331 Kircher Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301

65 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kircher School, located at 331 Kircher Creek Road in Miles City, Montana, is a traditional rural schoolhouse that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a small, remote educational facility, it embodies the classic model of Montana’s "country schools," often functioning as a multi-grade learning environment where students receive highly individualized instruction. The school is situated in a quiet, agrarian setting, reflecting the close-knit, self-reliant spirit typical of Custer County’s educational landscape.

Beyond its function as an academic institution, Kircher School serves as a vital social hub for the families living in the surrounding rural area. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a significant role in maintaining community cohesion, acting as a gathering place for local events and fostering a strong sense of place for its students. While it operates on a much smaller scale than urban district schools, it provides a unique, hands-on educational experience that remains deeply connected to the geography and culture of Eastern Montana.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kircher School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
54 (83.1 %)
American Indian
6 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.1 %)
Two or More
2 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kircher Elem
Phone:	(406)234-2761
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 3