Enrollment
89
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clancy, MT
Clancy 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Clancy 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300684000988
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clancy 7-8 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clancy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 89
- students enrolled
Clancy 7-8 has class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clancy 7-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clancy, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clancy 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clancy 7-8
Clancy 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Clancy, Montana, enrolling 89 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Montana schools and 51% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 89 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment) (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clancy Elem spends $8,957 per pupil, 54% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Clancy's middle schools, it stands alongside Montana City Middle Schl (158 students): Clancy 7-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Its district, Clancy Elem, also runs Clancy School (285 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 Clancy 7-8 compares
Clancy 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% 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
39.3%
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
$8,957
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 98.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Clancy 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clancy Elem, which includes Clancy 7-8.
$8,957
Per student
-54%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.8%
State 40.0%
Federal 9.2%
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 Clancy 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clancy School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clancy 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Clancy
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~89 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clancy 7-8
How many students attend Clancy 7-8?
Clancy 7-8 has 89 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clancy, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clancy 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Clancy 7-8 is 17.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clancy 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Clancy 7-8 is White at 98.9% of enrollment, in Clancy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clancy 7-8?
Clancy 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Clancy 7-8 rank among public schools in Clancy?
By Resource Investment Index, Clancy 7-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clancy, 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 Clancy on the city page.
Is Clancy 7-8 a good school?
Clancy 7-8 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Clancy Elem?
Besides Clancy 7-8, Clancy Elem also operates Clancy School (285 students). See the Clancy Elem district page for the complete list.
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