- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alberton, MT
Alberton School
Federal NCES profile for Alberton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300186000003
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alberton School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alberton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 89
- students enrolled
Alberton School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alberton School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alberton, MT.
School address
District: Alberton K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300186000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Alberton School shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-27.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 300186000003 · Alberton, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Alberton High School (41 students)
Alberton School shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (-27.8%). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Alberton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alberton School
89 students
- Alberton High
Alberton High School
41 students
- Alberton 7-8 34
Alberton 7-8
34 students
What this shows Alberton School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alberton School compares
Alberton School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Montana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Alberton School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Alberton K-12 Schools reports $17,331 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alberton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alberton 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alberton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alberton School
How many students attend Alberton School?
Alberton School has 89 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alberton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alberton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alberton School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alberton School?
The largest demographic group at Alberton School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Alberton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alberton School?
Alberton School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alberton School rank among public schools in Alberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alberton School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alberton, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alberton K-12 Schools?
Besides Alberton School, Alberton K-12 Schools also operates Alberton High School (41 students) and Alberton 7-8 (34 students). See the Alberton K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.