Enrollment
978
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belgrade Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belgrade Middle School
Belgrade Middle School is a large elementary school in Belgrade, Montana, enrolling 978 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 978 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Belgrade Elem spends $11,061 per pupil, 43% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 45 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Belgrade Elem also operates Ridge View Elementary (438 students) and Story Creek Elem (437 students) alongside Belgrade Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belgrade Middle School compares
Belgrade Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belgrade Elem, which includes Belgrade Middle School.
$11,061
Per student
-43%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 37.8%
Federal 18.3%
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.
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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Belgrade Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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