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 111 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.1:1. Its teachers have had 37 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 6

111 Students

10 Teachers

342 Vernon Ave

Big Sandy, MT 59520 View local requests

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

F.E. Miley Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Barnett

Mrs. Reichelt

Mrs. Worrall

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F.E. Miley Elementary School Demographics

68%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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