Kircher Elem

Miles City, Montana — 1 schools

65
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,630
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kircher Elem operates 1 public schools serving 65 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 51 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Custer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,630 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.0% local, 42.8% state, and 22.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $64,444 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 54.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.3% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Kircher School accounts for 100.0% of all Kircher Elem student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Kircher Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Kircher Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 54.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.1%
Federal
42.8%
State
35.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Custer County county, where this district is located.

$1,109
Studio/mo
$1,226
1 BR/mo
$1,608
2 BR/mo
$2,154
3 BR/mo
$2,322
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$64,444
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Kircher Elem.

White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

54.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Kircher Elem

School Enrollment
Kircher School
51

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kircher Elem?

Kircher Elem has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 65 students.

How much does Kircher Elem spend per student?

Kircher Elem spends $9,630 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Kircher Elem?

The average teacher salary in Kircher Elem is $64,444 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Kircher Elem?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Custer County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Kircher Elem?

Kircher Elem students are 86.3% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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