- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dutton, MT
Dutton/Brady Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dutton/Brady Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300010200265
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutton/Brady Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dutton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Montana
- 36
- students enrolled
Dutton/Brady Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutton/Brady Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dutton, MT.
School address
District: Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300010200265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dutton/Brady Elementary held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 300010200265 · Dutton, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 7.2:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pondera Colony School (27 students)
Dutton/Brady Elementary held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Dutton/Brady Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dutton/Brady Elementary
36 students
- Pondera Colony
Pondera Colony School
27 students
- Dutton/Brady H
Dutton/Brady High School
25 students
- Midway Colony
Midway Colony
18 students
- Dutton/Brady M
Dutton/Brady Middle School
15 students
What this shows Dutton/Brady Elementary reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutton/Brady Elementary compares
Dutton/Brady Elementary 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 17% in Montana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$18,813
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
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.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Dutton/Brady Elementary is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools reports $18,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutton/Brady Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pondera Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutton/Brady High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Colony | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutton/Brady Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutton/Brady Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~36 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutton/Brady Elementary
How many students attend Dutton/Brady Elementary?
Dutton/Brady Elementary has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dutton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutton/Brady Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutton/Brady Elementary is 7.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Dutton/Brady Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dutton/Brady Elementary is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Dutton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutton/Brady Elementary?
Dutton/Brady Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Dutton/Brady Elementary rank among public schools in Dutton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutton/Brady Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dutton, 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 Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools?
Besides Dutton/Brady Elementary, Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools also operates Pondera Colony School (27 students), Dutton/Brady High School (25 students), and Midway Colony (18 students). See the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.