Enrollment
57
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Circle, MT
Bo Peep School
Federal NCES profile for Bo Peep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300679000185
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bo Peep School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Circle · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 57
- students enrolled
Bo Peep School has class sizes larger than 70% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bo Peep School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Circle, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bo Peep School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bo Peep School
Bo Peep School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Circle, Montana, enrolling 57 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 57 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Circle Elem spends $12,392 per pupil, 36% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Circle Elem also operates Redwater School (48 students) and Redwater 7-8 (31 students) alongside Bo Peep 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 Bo Peep School compares
Bo Peep 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 70% in Montana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,392
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
Counselors0.3 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 98.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.5, Bo Peep School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Circle Elem, which includes Bo Peep School.
$12,392
Per student
-36%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 43.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 Bo Peep School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwater School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwater 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bo Peep School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bo Peep School
How many students attend Bo Peep School?
Bo Peep School has 57 students enrolled. It is a public school in Circle, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bo Peep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bo Peep School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bo Peep School?
The largest demographic group at Bo Peep School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Circle, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bo Peep School?
Bo Peep School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Bo Peep School rank among public schools in Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Bo Peep School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Circle, 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 Circle on the city page.
Is Bo Peep School a good school?
Bo Peep School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Montana schools. 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 Circle Elem?
Besides Bo Peep School, Circle Elem also operates Redwater School (48 students) and Redwater 7-8 (31 students). See the Circle Elem district page for the complete list.
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