Enrollment
148
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anaconda Jr High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anaconda Jr High School
Anaconda Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Anaconda, Montana, enrolling 148 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 148 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 40 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 148 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Anaconda Elem also operates Lincoln Primary (290 students) and Fred Moodry Intermediate (289 students) alongside Anaconda Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anaconda Jr High School compares
Anaconda Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaconda Elem, which includes Anaconda Jr High School.
$15,529
Per student
-19%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 35.7%
Federal 35.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Anaconda on the city page.
Is Anaconda Jr High School a good school?
Anaconda Jr High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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