Enrollment
285
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clancy, MT
Clancy School
Federal NCES profile for Clancy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300684000188
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clancy School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Clancy · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 285
- students enrolled
Clancy School has class sizes larger than 70% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clancy School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clancy, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clancy School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clancy School
Clancy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clancy, Montana, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% 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 public schools, it stands alongside Montana City School (313 students): Clancy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.6:1).
Its district, Clancy Elem, also runs Clancy 7-8 (89 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 School compares
Clancy School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 70% in Montana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Clancy School 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 School.
$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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clancy 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clancy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Clancy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clancy School
How many students attend Clancy School?
Clancy School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clancy, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clancy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clancy School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clancy School?
The largest demographic group at Clancy School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Clancy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clancy School?
Clancy School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Clancy?
By Resource Investment Index, Clancy School ranks #4 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 School a good school?
Clancy School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 School, Clancy Elem also operates Clancy 7-8 (89 students). See the Clancy Elem district page for the complete list.
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