Enrollment
69
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 300546001079
Canyon Creek 7-8 — Billings, MT
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Creek 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 97
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: Canyon Creek 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Creek 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Canyon Creek 7-8 reports 69 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 69 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 1.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canyon Creek Elem spends $11,707 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.7% from local sources (property taxes), 47.5% 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 67/100 (B-), calculated from 4 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 Canyon Creek 7-8 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 47% | — | — |
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Montana — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,707
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 69 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 69 Top 47% in Montana — larger than 53% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300546001079
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 69:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 1.4%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Creek Elem, which includes Canyon Creek 7-8.
$11,707
Per student
-46%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 47.5%
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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Creek 7-8
How many students attend Canyon Creek 7-8?
Canyon Creek 7-8 has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Billings, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek 7-8 is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Creek 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Creek 7-8 is White at 82.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Creek 7-8?
Canyon Creek 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.