F.E. Miley Elementary School in Big Sandy, Montana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

F.E. Miley Elementary School is a rural public school in Big Sandy, Montana that is part of Big Sandy School District 2. It serves 112 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.2:1. Its teachers have had 38 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

112 Students

10 Teachers

342 Vernon Ave

Big Sandy, MT 59520 View local requests

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F.E. Miley Elementary School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

12%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

F.E. Miley Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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