- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anaconda, MT
Anaconda Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Anaconda Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300201000014
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anaconda Jr High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Anaconda · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 148
- students enrolled
Anaconda Jr High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anaconda Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Anaconda, MT.
School address
District: Anaconda Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300201000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Anaconda Jr High School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 300201000014 · Anaconda, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Primary (290 students)
Anaconda Jr High School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Anaconda Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Primar
Lincoln Primary
290 students
- Fred Moodry In
Fred Moodry Intermediate
289 students
- This school
Anaconda Jr High School
148 students
What this shows Anaconda Jr High School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anaconda Jr High School compares
Anaconda Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 148 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
148
Bigger than 14% 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
37.2%
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
$15,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Anaconda Jr High School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Anaconda Elem reports $15,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anaconda Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Primary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred Moodry Intermediate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anaconda Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anaconda Jr High School
How many students attend Anaconda Jr High School?
Anaconda Jr High School has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anaconda, MT. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anaconda Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anaconda Jr High 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 Anaconda Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Anaconda Jr High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Anaconda, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anaconda Jr High School?
Anaconda Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Anaconda Jr High School rank among public schools in Anaconda?
By Resource Investment Index, Anaconda Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Anaconda, 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 Anaconda Elem?
Besides Anaconda Jr High School, Anaconda Elem also operates Lincoln Primary (290 students) and Fred Moodry Intermediate (289 students). See the Anaconda Elem district page for the complete list.