Enrollment
72
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Culbertson, MT
Culbertson Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Culbertson Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300783001045
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Culbertson Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Culbertson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Montana
- 72
- students enrolled
Culbertson Junior High has class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Culbertson Junior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Culbertson, MT.
School address
District: Culbertson Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300783001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Culbertson Junior High compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Culbertson Junior High
Culbertson Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Culbertson, Montana, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 94% of Montana schools and 53% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 72 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 72 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Culbertson Elem spends $14,455 per pupil, 25% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 15 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 72 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Culbertson Elem, also runs Culbertson School (124 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 Culbertson Junior High compares
Culbertson Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 72 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
23.6%
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
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 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 65.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Culbertson Junior High is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Culbertson Elem, which includes Culbertson Junior High.
$14,455
Per student
-25%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 28.8%
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 Culbertson Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culbertson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Culbertson Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Culbertson Junior High
How many students attend Culbertson Junior High?
Culbertson Junior High has 72 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Culbertson, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Culbertson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Culbertson Junior High 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 Culbertson Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Culbertson Junior High is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Culbertson, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Culbertson Junior High?
Culbertson Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Culbertson Junior High rank among public schools in Culbertson?
By Resource Investment Index, Culbertson Junior High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Culbertson, 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 Culbertson on the city page.
Is Culbertson Junior High a good school?
Culbertson Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Culbertson Elem?
Besides Culbertson Junior High, Culbertson Elem also operates Culbertson School (124 students). See the Culbertson Elem district page for the complete list.
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