Enrollment
14
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby, MT
Big Rose Colony School
Federal NCES profile for Big Rose Colony School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302390001129
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Rose Colony School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 14
- students enrolled
Big Rose Colony School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rose Colony School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Shelby, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Big Rose Colony School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Big Rose Colony School
Big Rose Colony School is a small combined-grade school in Shelby, Montana, enrolling 14 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 14 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment) (diversity index 0/100).
The surrounding Shelby Elem spends $10,605 per pupil, 45% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shelby's public schools, it stands alongside Shelby Elementary School (262 students): Big Rose Colony School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.8:1).
Shelby Elem also operates Shelby Elementary School (262 students) and Shelby 7-8 (109 students) alongside Big Rose Colony 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 Big Rose Colony School compares
Big Rose Colony 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 68% in Montana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,605
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Big Rose Colony School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby Elem, which includes Big Rose Colony School.
$10,605
Per student
-45%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 41.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Big Rose Colony School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby 7-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cam Rose School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Rose Colony School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Shelby
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Big Rose Colony School
How many students attend Big Rose Colony School?
Big Rose Colony School has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rose Colony School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rose Colony School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Rose Colony School?
The largest demographic group at Big Rose Colony School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Shelby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Rose Colony School?
Big Rose Colony School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Big Rose Colony School rank among schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Rose Colony School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Shelby, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelby on the city page.
Is Big Rose Colony School a good school?
Big Rose Colony School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Shelby Elem?
Besides Big Rose Colony School, Shelby Elem also operates Shelby Elementary School (262 students), Shelby 7-8 (109 students), and Cam Rose School (28 students). See the Shelby Elem district page for the complete list.
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