Enrollment
126
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miles City, MT
Highland Park School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301841000557
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Miles City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 126
- students enrolled
Highland Park School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Miles City, MT.
School address
District: Miles City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301841000557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park School
Highland Park School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Miles City, Montana, enrolling 126 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 126 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Miles City Elem spends $12,469 per pupil, 35% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Miles City's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson School (98 students): Highland Park School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.3:1).
Miles City Elem also operates Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students) and Garfield School (210 students) alongside Highland Park School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Park School compares
Highland Park School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 68% in Montana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Highland Park School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miles City Elem, which includes Highland Park School.
$12,469
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Highland Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School 6-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Miles City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson School
Standard public school
98 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Kircher School
Standard public school
51 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Riverview School
Standard public school
8 students 8:1 students per teacher
S Y School
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miles City, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Miles City, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park School rank among schools in Miles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Miles City, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miles City on the city page.
Is Highland Park School a good school?
Highland Park School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miles City Elem?
Besides Highland Park School, Miles City Elem also operates Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students), Garfield School (210 students), and Lincoln School (166 students). See the Miles City Elem district page for the complete list.
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