- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlee, MT
Arlee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arlee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300222000019
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlee Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Arlee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 206
- students enrolled
Arlee Elementary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlee Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arlee, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Arlee Elementary shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 300222000019 · Arlee, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlee 7-8 (57 students)
Arlee Elementary shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Arlee Elementary compares
Arlee Elementary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Montana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$20,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 47.6%
White 26.7%
Two or More 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Arlee Elementary is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Arlee Elem reports $20,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlee 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlee Elementary
How many students attend Arlee Elementary?
Arlee Elementary has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlee, MT. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlee Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Arlee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arlee Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 47.6% of enrollment, in Arlee, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlee Elementary?
Arlee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Arlee Elementary rank among public schools in Arlee?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlee Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arlee, 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 Arlee Elem?
Besides Arlee Elementary, Arlee Elem also operates Arlee 7-8 (57 students). See the Arlee Elem district page for the complete list.