Enrollment
423
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300498000743
Cecelia Hazelton School — Townsend, MT
Federal NCES profile for Cecelia Hazelton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
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: Townsend K-12 Schools · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecelia Hazelton School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cecelia Hazelton School reports 423 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 423 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Townsend K-12 Schools spends $28,471 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.1% from local sources (property taxes), 37.3% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), 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 Cecelia Hazelton 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 90% | — | — |
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 76% in Montana — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,471
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 423 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 423 Top 90% in Montana — larger than 10% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300498000743
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 423:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Townsend K-12 Schools, which includes Cecelia Hazelton School.
$28,471
Per student
+32%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.6%
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
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Cecelia Hazelton School
How many students attend Cecelia Hazelton School?
Cecelia Hazelton School has 423 students enrolled. It is a other school in Townsend, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecelia Hazelton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecelia Hazelton School is 15.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecelia Hazelton School?
The largest demographic group at Cecelia Hazelton School is White at 90.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Townsend, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecelia Hazelton School?
Cecelia Hazelton School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) 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.