- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Centerville School grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 302513000721 · Sand Coulee, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Centerville 6-8 (65 students)
Centerville School grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Centerville School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Centerville School
120 students
- Centerville 6-
Centerville 6-8
65 students
- Grass Land Col 21
Grass Land Colony School
21 students
- Hill Top Colon 19
Hill Top Colony School
19 students
- Big Stone Scho 17
Big Stone School
17 students
What this shows Centerville School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerville School compares
Centerville School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Centerville Elem reports $10,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.