Birney Elementary School District

205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 10 students in Birney Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Birney Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.42, which is more than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

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

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (MT)
(20-21)
<50%
36%
(20-21)
<50%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.40
% American Indian
30%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
70%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$136,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$132,000
$2,298 MM

Best Birney Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birney School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 Commercial Street
Birney, MT 59012
(406) 984-6247
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Birney Elementary School District?
Birney Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 10 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Birney Elementary School District?
70% of Birney Elementary School District students are White, and 30% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birney Elementary School District?
Birney Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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