Enrollment
28
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 302390000288
Cam Rose School — Shelby, MT
Federal NCES profile for Cam Rose School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Shelby Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cam Rose School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cam Rose School reports 28 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 57% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shelby Elem spends $11,637 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.7% from local sources (property taxes), 41.6% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cam Rose School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 57% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Montana — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,637
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 28 Top 27% in Montana — larger than 73% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302390000288
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby Elem, which includes Cam Rose School.
$11,637
Per student
-46%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Frequently asked questions about Cam Rose School
How many students attend Cam Rose School?
Cam Rose School has 28 students enrolled. It is a other school in Shelby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cam Rose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cam Rose School is 19:1, which is 57% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cam Rose School?
The largest demographic group at Cam Rose School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Shelby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cam Rose School?
Cam Rose School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.