Enrollment
118
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cut Bank, MT
Anna Jeffries Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anna Jeffries Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300000300233
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna Jeffries Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Cut Bank · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 118
- students enrolled
Anna Jeffries Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Jeffries Elementary ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Cut Bank, MT.
School address
District: Cut Bank Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300000300233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anna Jeffries Elementary compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anna Jeffries Elementary
Anna Jeffries Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Cut Bank, Montana, enrolling 118 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Montana schools and 43% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 118 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 118 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cut Bank Elem spends $13,475 per pupil, 30% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cut Bank Elem also operates H C Davis Elementary (209 students) and Cut Bank Middle School (145 students) alongside Anna Jeffries Elementary.
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 Anna Jeffries Elementary compares
Anna Jeffries Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 90% in Montana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$13,475
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 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 39.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.9%
Two or More 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Anna Jeffries Elementary is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cut Bank Elem, which includes Anna Jeffries Elementary.
$13,475
Per student
-30%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 37.9%
Federal 29.8%
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 Anna Jeffries Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H C Davis Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cut Bank Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zenith Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna Jeffries Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~118 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anna Jeffries Elementary
How many students attend Anna Jeffries Elementary?
Anna Jeffries Elementary has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cut Bank, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Jeffries Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Jeffries Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna Jeffries Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anna Jeffries Elementary is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Cut Bank, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna Jeffries Elementary?
Anna Jeffries Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Anna Jeffries Elementary rank among public schools in Cut Bank?
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Jeffries Elementary ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Cut Bank, 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 Cut Bank on the city page.
Is Anna Jeffries Elementary a good school?
Anna Jeffries Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools. 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 Cut Bank Elem?
Besides Anna Jeffries Elementary, Cut Bank Elem also operates H C Davis Elementary (209 students), Cut Bank Middle School (145 students), and Hidden Lake Elementary (26 students). See the Cut Bank Elem district page for the complete list.
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