- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, MT
Columbus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300719001060
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 178
- students enrolled
Columbus Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbus, MT.
School address
District: Columbus Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300719001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Columbus Middle School grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 300719001060 · Columbus, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Elem School (278 students)
Columbus Middle School grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Columbus Middle School compares
Columbus Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 86% in Montana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,989
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
4
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.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Columbus Middle School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Columbus Elem reports $11,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Middle School
How many students attend Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School has 178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, MT. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Middle School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Middle School?
Columbus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Columbus Middle School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus Elem?
Besides Columbus Middle School, Columbus Elem also operates Columbus Elem School (278 students). See the Columbus Elem district page for the complete list.