- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highland Park School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 301841000557 · Miles City, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 14:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students)
Highland Park School held near 122 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Highland Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School 6-8
326 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
210 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
166 students
- This school 126
Highland Park School
126 students
- Jefferson Scho 98
Jefferson School
98 students
What this shows Highland Park School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park School compares
Highland Park School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Miles City Elem reports $12,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.