- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belgrade, MT
Belgrade Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belgrade Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300329000044
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belgrade Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Belgrade · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 978
- students enrolled
Belgrade Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belgrade Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Belgrade, MT.
School address
District: Belgrade Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300329000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Belgrade Middle School shrank from 1,052 students in 2022-23 to 980 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 300329000044 · Belgrade, MT Elementary · MID · TRAD
978 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge View Elementary (438 students)
Belgrade Middle School shrank from 1,052 students in 2022-23 to 980 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Belgrade Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belgrade Middle School
978 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
438 students
- Story Creek El
Story Creek Elem
437 students
- Saddle Peak El
Saddle Peak Elementary
416 students
What this shows Belgrade Middle School reports 978 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belgrade Middle School compares
Belgrade Middle School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 2% | - | - |
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.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
42.0%
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
$11,571
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Belgrade Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Belgrade Elem reports $11,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belgrade Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge View Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Story Creek Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saddle Peak Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belgrade Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belgrade Middle School
How many students attend Belgrade Middle School?
Belgrade Middle School has 978 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belgrade, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,052 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Middle 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 Belgrade Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belgrade Middle School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Belgrade, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belgrade Middle School?
Belgrade Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Belgrade Middle School rank among public schools in Belgrade?
By Resource Investment Index, Belgrade Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Belgrade, 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 Belgrade on the city page.
What other schools are in Belgrade Elem?
Besides Belgrade Middle School, Belgrade Elem also operates Ridge View Elementary (438 students), Story Creek Elem (437 students), and Saddle Peak Elementary (416 students). See the Belgrade Elem district page for the complete list.