Garfield School

www.milescityschools.org/garfield-element

229 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Garfield School, located at 1015 Milwaukee in Miles City, Montana, is a historic educational landmark that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a part of the Miles City Unified School District, the school is situated in a region with a strong agricultural and historical heritage. The facility is well-regarded for its role in fostering early childhood and primary education, providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of interpersonal skills for the youth of Custer County.

Beyond its function as a place of learning, Garfield School is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of small-town Montana education. The school prioritizes community involvement and teacher-student collaboration, ensuring that children receive individualized attention within a stable, historic setting. By balancing modern educational standards with the traditional values of the Miles City area, Garfield School remains an essential institution dedicated to preparing the next generation for future academic and personal success.

229

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	4
Black	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	9

White
207 (90.4 %)
American Indian
9 (3.9 %)
Black
5 (2.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)

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:	Miles City Elem
Phone:	(406)234-4310
Website:	http://www.milescityschools.org/garfield-element
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 37

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44