- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia Falls, MT
Columbia Falls Jr Hs
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Falls Jr Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300711000195
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Falls Jr Hs earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Columbia Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 547
- students enrolled
Columbia Falls Jr Hs has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Falls Jr Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Columbia Falls, MT.
School address
District: Columbia Falls Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300711000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Columbia Falls Jr Hs held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 300711000195 · Columbia Falls, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ruder Elementary (487 students)
Columbia Falls Jr Hs held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Columbia Falls Jr Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Falls Jr Hs
547 students
- Ruder Elementa
Ruder Elementary
487 students
- Glacier Gatewa
Glacier Gateway Elem
471 students
What this shows Columbia Falls Jr Hs reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Falls Jr Hs compares
Columbia Falls Jr Hs 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$11,977
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Columbia Falls Jr Hs is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia Falls Elem reports $11,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Falls Jr Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruder Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glacier Gateway Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Falls Jr Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Columbia Falls
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Falls Jr Hs
How many students attend Columbia Falls Jr Hs?
Columbia Falls Jr Hs has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia Falls, MT. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Falls Jr Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Falls Jr Hs is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Falls Jr Hs?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Falls Jr Hs is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Columbia Falls, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Falls Jr Hs?
Columbia Falls Jr Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Columbia Falls Jr Hs rank among public schools in Columbia Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Falls Jr Hs ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Columbia Falls, 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 Columbia Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia Falls Elem?
Besides Columbia Falls Jr Hs, Columbia Falls Elem also operates Ruder Elementary (487 students) and Glacier Gateway Elem (471 students). See the Columbia Falls Elem district page for the complete list.