- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Great Falls, MT
C M Russell High School
Federal NCES profile for C M Russell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 301305000379
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C M Russell High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Great Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 1,412
- students enrolled
C M Russell High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C M Russell High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Great Falls, MT.
School address
District: Great Falls H S · Montana
NCES ID 301305000379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
C M Russell High School held near 1,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 86.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 301305000379 · Great Falls, MT High · MID · TRAD
1,412 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Falls High School (1,548 students)
C M Russell High School held near 1,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 86.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How C M Russell High School compares
C M Russell High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,412 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,412
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 82% in Montana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$10,583
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, C M Russell High School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Falls H S reports $10,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C M Russell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C M Russell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Great Falls
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,412 students)
Frequently asked questions about C M Russell High School
How many students attend C M Russell High School?
C M Russell High School has 1,412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Great Falls, MT. CCD year-over-year: 1,454 (2022-23) → 1,452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C M Russell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at C M Russell High School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C M Russell High School?
The largest demographic group at C M Russell High School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Great Falls, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C M Russell High School?
C M Russell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 C M Russell High School rank among high schools in Great Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, C M Russell High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Great Falls, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Great Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Falls H S?
Besides C M Russell High School, Great Falls H S also operates Great Falls High School (1,548 students). See the Great Falls H S district page for the complete list.