Enrollment
28
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby, MT
Cam Rose School
Federal NCES profile for Cam Rose School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302390000288
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cam Rose School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Montana
- 28
- students enrolled
Cam Rose School has class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cam Rose School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Shelby, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+137% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cam Rose School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cam Rose School
Cam Rose School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shelby, Montana, enrolling 28 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 99% of Montana schools and 137% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 28 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
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): Cam Rose School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 13.8:1).
Shelby Elem also operates Shelby Elementary School (262 students) and Shelby 7-8 (109 students) alongside Cam Rose 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 Cam Rose School compares
Cam Rose 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 137% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 137% above state mean
Top 99% in Montana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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, Cam Rose 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 Cam Rose 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 Cam Rose School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby 7-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Rose Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cam Rose 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
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Shelby, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cam Rose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cam Rose School is 28:1, which is 137% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cam Rose School?
The largest demographic group at Cam Rose School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Shelby, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cam Rose School?
Cam Rose School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Cam Rose School rank among schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cam Rose School ranks #3 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 Cam Rose School a good school?
Cam Rose School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Shelby Elem?
Besides Cam Rose School, Shelby Elem also operates Shelby Elementary School (262 students), Shelby 7-8 (109 students), and Big Rose Colony School (14 students). See the Shelby Elem district page for the complete list.
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