Enrollment
62
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Choteau, MT
Choteau 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Choteau 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300632001065
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choteau 7-8 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Choteau · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 62
- students enrolled
Choteau 7-8 has class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choteau 7-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Choteau, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Choteau 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Choteau 7-8
Choteau 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Choteau, Montana, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Montana schools and 75% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 62 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Choteau Elem spends $14,121 per pupil, 27% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Choteau Elem, also runs Choteau School (252 students).
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 Choteau 7-8 compares
Choteau 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 75% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 75% 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
25.8%
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
$14,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 83.9%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Choteau 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Choteau Elem, which includes Choteau 7-8.
$14,121
Per student
-27%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 35.6%
Federal 30.5%
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 Choteau 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choteau School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choteau 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle 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 (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Choteau 7-8
How many students attend Choteau 7-8?
Choteau 7-8 has 62 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Choteau, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choteau 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Choteau 7-8 is 20.7:1, which is 75% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choteau 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Choteau 7-8 is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Choteau, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choteau 7-8?
Choteau 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Choteau 7-8 rank among public schools in Choteau?
By Resource Investment Index, Choteau 7-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Choteau, 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 Choteau on the city page.
Is Choteau 7-8 a good school?
Choteau 7-8 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. 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 Choteau Elem?
Besides Choteau 7-8, Choteau Elem also operates Choteau School (252 students). See the Choteau Elem district page for the complete list.
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