Enrollment
120
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sand Coulee, MT
Centerville School
Federal NCES profile for Centerville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302513000721
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sand Coulee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 120
- students enrolled
Centerville School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sand Coulee, MT.
School address
District: Centerville Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302513000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville School
Centerville School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sand Coulee, Montana, enrolling 120 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 120 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Centerville Elem spends $12,232 per pupil, 37% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sand Coulee's public schools, it stands alongside Big Stone School (17 students): Centerville School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 8.5:1).
Centerville Elem also operates Centerville 6-8 (65 students) and Grass Land Colony School (21 students) alongside Centerville 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 Centerville School compares
Centerville 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,232
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 85.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Centerville School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville Elem, which includes Centerville School.
$12,232
Per student
-37%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 45.5%
Federal 23.5%
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 Centerville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grass Land Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Top Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Stone School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Sand Coulee
1 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 (~120 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville School
How many students attend Centerville School?
Centerville School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sand Coulee, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville School?
The largest demographic group at Centerville School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Sand Coulee, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville School?
Centerville School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centerville School rank among public schools in Sand Coulee?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sand Coulee, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sand Coulee on the city page.
Is Centerville School a good school?
Centerville School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Centerville Elem?
Besides Centerville School, Centerville Elem also operates Centerville 6-8 (65 students), Grass Land Colony School (21 students), and Hill Top Colony School (19 students). See the Centerville Elem district page for the complete list.
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