- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, MT
Augusta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Augusta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300243000024
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augusta Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85
- students enrolled
Augusta Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Augusta, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Augusta Elementary School grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 300243000024 · Augusta, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Augusta 7-8 (13 students)
Augusta Elementary School grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Augusta Elementary School compares
Augusta Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 85 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.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Augusta Elementary School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Augusta Elem reports $11,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Augusta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augusta Elementary School'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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Augusta Elementary School
How many students attend Augusta Elementary School?
Augusta Elementary School has 85 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, MT. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Augusta Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augusta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Augusta Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augusta Elementary School?
Augusta Elementary 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 Augusta Elementary School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Augusta Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta Elem?
Besides Augusta Elementary School, Augusta Elem also operates Augusta 7-8 (13 students). See the Augusta Elem district page for the complete list.