Enrollment
13
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 300000801051
Ashland 7-8 — Ashland, MT
Federal NCES profile for Ashland 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ashland Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ashland 7-8 reports 13 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 13 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ashland Elem spends $34,134 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.4% from local sources (property taxes), 22.8% from the state, and 64.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashland 7-8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 22% in Montana — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
61.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,134
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 13 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
Enrollment 13 Top 13% in Montana — larger than 87% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 8.5:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300000801051
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 13:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland Elem, which includes Ashland 7-8.
$34,134
Per student
+58%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 22.8%
Federal 64.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland 7-8
How many students attend Ashland 7-8?
Ashland 7-8 has 13 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland 7-8 is 8.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Ashland 7-8 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Ashland, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland 7-8?
Ashland 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.