Located on the southern portion of chief Rocky Boys Blackfeet Reservation, about five miles due west of Browning, is the CDP (census designated place) of Starr School. It's located on "Reservation Trust Land." That means it has no source of revenue or can't collect City, County, Federal and State taxes. Almost no businesses are located at this small community. It has a population of 267 according to the 2020 census. Around 97.4% of the CDP's population is Native American. Mixed bloods 2.2%. Whites 0.4%. The total area Star School covers is 4.1 sq. mi. There are 67 housing units at the settlement. It gives Starr School around a 3.5 persons per housing unit average household size. Many of the CDP's citizens are supposedly doing well financially. However, Browning is a short drive away. Around 20% live under the poverty line. Starr School is less than ten miles from the Rocky Mountains. Elevation is 4,685 feet above sea level. FIPS code is 30-70825. Climate conditions of Starr School are similar to Brownings. Long cold and very windy winters and lots of snow. Chinook Winds keep the location warmer during winter months. Frequently these Chinook Winds become strong High Wind Storms. When strong High Wind Storms happen it usually indicates frigid arctic air will sweep down from the north. Below are several links to Bing Maps photos of Starr School.
