- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Choteau, MT
Choteau School
Federal NCES profile for Choteau School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300632000183
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choteau School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Choteau · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Montana
- 252
- students enrolled
Choteau School has class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choteau School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Choteau, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Choteau School grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+34.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 300632000183 · Choteau, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 18:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Choteau 7-8 (62 students)
Choteau School grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+34.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Choteau School compares
Choteau 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Montana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,192
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 92.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Choteau School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Choteau Elem reports $12,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choteau School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choteau 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choteau School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choteau School
How many students attend Choteau School?
Choteau School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Choteau, MT. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choteau School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choteau School is 18:1, which is 53% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choteau School?
The largest demographic group at Choteau School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Choteau, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choteau School?
Choteau School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Choteau School rank among public schools in Choteau?
By Resource Investment Index, Choteau School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Choteau Elem?
Besides Choteau School, Choteau Elem also operates Choteau 7-8 (62 students). See the Choteau Elem district page for the complete list.