- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belt, MT
Belt 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Belt 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300342000943
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belt 7-8 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Belt · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 55
- students enrolled
Belt 7-8 has class sizes larger than 95% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belt 7-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Belt, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Belt 7-8 held near 49 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 300342000943 · Belt, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Belt School (178 students)
Belt 7-8 held near 49 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Belt 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belt School
Belt School
178 students
- This school 55
Belt 7-8
55 students
- Pleasant Valle 24
Pleasant Valley School
24 students
What this shows Belt 7-8 reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belt 7-8 compares
Belt 7-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Montana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,635
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 55 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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Belt 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belt Elem reports $10,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belt 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belt School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belt 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belt 7-8
How many students attend Belt 7-8?
Belt 7-8 has 55 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belt, MT. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belt 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Belt 7-8 is 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belt 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Belt 7-8 is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Belt, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belt 7-8?
Belt 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Belt 7-8 rank among public schools in Belt?
By Resource Investment Index, Belt 7-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Belt, 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 Belt Elem?
Besides Belt 7-8, Belt Elem also operates Belt School (178 students) and Pleasant Valley School (24 students). See the Belt Elem district page for the complete list.