- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Desmet School
Federal NCES profile for Desmet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300888000254
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desmet School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Montana
- 90
- students enrolled
Desmet School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desmet School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Desmet School held near 92 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 300888000254 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Desmet 6-8 (37 students)
Desmet School held near 92 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Desmet School compares
Desmet School 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 28% in Montana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$19,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Desmet School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Desmet Elem reports $19,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desmet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmet 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desmet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Desmet School
How many students attend Desmet School?
Desmet School has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desmet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desmet School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desmet School?
The largest demographic group at Desmet School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desmet School?
Desmet School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Desmet School rank among schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Desmet School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Desmet Elem?
Besides Desmet School, Desmet Elem also operates Desmet 6-8 (37 students). See the Desmet Elem district page for the complete list.