- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livingston, MT
B a Winans School
Federal NCES profile for B a Winans School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301688000523
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B a Winans School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Montana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Montana
- 267
- students enrolled
B a Winans School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B a Winans School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Livingston, MT.
School address
District: Livingston Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301688000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
B a Winans School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 301688000523 · Livingston, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 9.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sleeping Giant Middle Sch (261 students)
B a Winans School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
B a Winans School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
B a Winans School
267 students
- Sleeping Giant
Sleeping Giant Middle Sch
261 students
- East Side Scho
East Side School
249 students
What this shows B a Winans School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How B a Winans School compares
B a Winans 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 29% in Montana - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, B a Winans School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Livingston Elem reports $14,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B a Winans School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Giant Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B a Winans School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Livingston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about B a Winans School
How many students attend B a Winans School?
B a Winans School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livingston, MT. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B a Winans School?
The student-teacher ratio at B a Winans School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 B a Winans School?
The largest demographic group at B a Winans School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Livingston, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B a Winans School?
B a Winans School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 B a Winans School rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, B a Winans School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Livingston, 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 Livingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Elem?
Besides B a Winans School, Livingston Elem also operates Sleeping Giant Middle Sch (261 students) and East Side School (249 students). See the Livingston Elem district page for the complete list.