- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Big Rose Colony School held near 14 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 302390001129 · Shelby, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby Elementary School (262 students)
Big Rose Colony School held near 14 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Big Rose Colony School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelby Element
Shelby Elementary School
262 students
- Shelby 7-8
Shelby 7-8
109 students
- Cam Rose Schoo 28
Cam Rose School
28 students
- This school 14
Big Rose Colony School
14 students
What this shows Big Rose Colony School reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Rose Colony School compares
Big Rose Colony School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,115
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
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.
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
District finance for Shelby Elem reports $12,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~14 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.