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Public School Review - Established 2003

Kircher Elementary School District

331 Kircher Creek Rd
Miles City, MT 59301
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (406) 234-2761

Top Rankings

Kircher Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 51 students in Kircher Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Kircher Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
51 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
Kind625
1326
2528
3729
4629
5629
6729
7328
8829
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District Rank

Kircher Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#130 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearKircher Elementary School District
2023#130
2022#253
2021#31
2019#283
2018#307
2017#202
2016#133
2013#256
2012#324
2011#176
2010#185
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55%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
202355%37%
202230%35%
202149%36%
201930%42%
201820%42%
201730%41%
201649%43%
201530%40%
201350%66%
201250%68%
201169%68%
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21-39%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
202230%46%
202169%47%
201930%50%
201820%51%
201750%51%
201649%50%
201350%84%
201250%86%
201180%84%
201080%84%
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<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20240.270.39
20230.300.39
20220.310.38
20210.330.38
20200.300.38
20190.300.38
20180.300.36
20170.300.36
20160.470.36
20150.330.35
20140.420.35
20130.080.33
20120.060.34
20110.170.33
20100.110.30
20090.200.29
20080.110.28
20070.150.28
20060.260.27
20050.200.27
20040.130.27
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% American Indian
4%
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20249%10%
20239%10%
20224%11%
202110%11%
202010%11%
201910%11%
20182%12%
20172%12%
20166%12%
20156%11%
20143%11%
20123%12%
20119%11%
20106%12%
200911%12%
20086%11%
20078%12%
200615%12%
200511%11%
20047%11%
19962%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2016)

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20163%1%
20152%1%
20143%1%
20134%1%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20243%6%
20233%6%
20227%5%
20212%5%
20202%5%
20192%5%
20186%4%
20176%4%
20163%4%
20152%4%
20146%4%
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% Black
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20222%1%
20215%1%
20203%1%
20193%1%
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% White
86%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
202485%77%
202383%77%
202283%78%
202181%78%
202083%78%
201983%78%
201883%79%
201783%79%
201671%79%
201581%80%
201475%80%
201396%81%
201297%81%
201191%82%
201094%83%
200989%83%
200894%84%
200792%84%
200685%85%
200589%85%
200493%85%
2003100%85%
2002100%85%
2001100%85%
2000100%86%
1999100%86%
1998100%87%
1997100%87%
199698%88%
1995100%88%
1994100%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20243%5%
20233%5%
20224%4%
20212%4%
20202%4%
20192%4%
20189%3%
20179%3%
201617%3%
20159%3%
201413%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 85% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,118 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$382,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20230$2 MM
20220$2 MM
20210$2 MM
20200$2 MM
20190$2 MM
20180$2 MM
20170$2 MM
20160$2 MM
20150$2 MM
20140$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$2 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Spending
$414,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
20230$2 MM
20220$2 MM
20210$2 MM
20200$2 MM
20190$2 MM
20180$2 MM
20170$2 MM
20160$2 MM
20150$2 MM
20140$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$1 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$7,490
$15,490

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$5,877$17,353
2018$6,902$17,300
2005$4,027$11,851
2004$5,339$11,519
1999$4,712$8,330
1998$5,103$8,573
1997$4,842$7,655
1990$3,232$6,000
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Spending / Student
$8,118
$15,580

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearKircher Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$6,369$16,311
2018$7,412$17,245
2005$3,987$11,089
2004$5,089$10,717
1999$5,077$8,277
1998$5,603$8,100
1997$4,860$7,814
1990$3,500$6,463
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Best Kircher Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kircher School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
331 Kircher Creek Road
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2761
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kircher Elementary School District?
Kircher Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 51 students.
What is the rank of Kircher Elementary School District?
Kircher Elementary School District is ranked #143 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kircher Elementary School District?
86% of Kircher Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kircher Elementary School District?
Kircher Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Kircher Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,118 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 103% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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