- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chinook, MT
Chinook 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Chinook 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300626000932
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chinook 7-8 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Chinook · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Montana
- 63
- students enrolled
Chinook 7-8 has class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook 7-8 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chinook, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Chinook 7-8 held near 55 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 300626000932 · Chinook, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 21:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadowlark School (144 students)
Chinook 7-8 held near 55 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Chinook 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadowlark Sch
Meadowlark School
144 students
- This school
Chinook 7-8
63 students
- Hartland Eleme 8
Hartland Elementary School
8 students
What this shows Chinook 7-8 reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chinook 7-8 compares
Chinook 7-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 78% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Montana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Chinook 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Chinook Elem reports $14,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chinook 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chinook 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chinook 7-8
How many students attend Chinook 7-8?
Chinook 7-8 has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chinook, MT. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinook 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinook 7-8 is 21:1, which is 78% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chinook 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Chinook 7-8 is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Chinook, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chinook 7-8?
Chinook 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Chinook 7-8 rank among public schools in Chinook?
By Resource Investment Index, Chinook 7-8 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chinook, 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 Chinook on the city page.
What other schools are in Chinook Elem?
Besides Chinook 7-8, Chinook Elem also operates Meadowlark School (144 students) and Hartland Elementary School (8 students). See the Chinook Elem district page for the complete list.