Enrollment
88
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deer Lodge, MT
E F Duvall 7-8
Federal NCES profile for E F Duvall 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300867000246
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E F Duvall 7-8 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Deer Lodge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 88
- students enrolled
E F Duvall 7-8 has class sizes larger than 74% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E F Duvall 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deer Lodge, MT.
School address
District: Deer Lodge Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300867000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E F Duvall 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at E F Duvall 7-8
E F Duvall 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Deer Lodge, Montana, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 88 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 88 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Deer Lodge Elem spends $13,715 per pupil, 29% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Deer Lodge Elem, also runs O D Speer School (337 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 E F Duvall 7-8 compares
E F Duvall 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 74% in Montana - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$13,715
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 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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 81.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, E F Duvall 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Lodge Elem, which includes E F Duvall 7-8.
$13,715
Per student
-29%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 19.4%
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 E F Duvall 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| O D Speer School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E F Duvall 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E F Duvall 7-8
How many students attend E F Duvall 7-8?
E F Duvall 7-8 has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deer Lodge, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E F Duvall 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at E F Duvall 7-8 is 14.7:1, 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 E F Duvall 7-8?
The largest demographic group at E F Duvall 7-8 is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Deer Lodge, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E F Duvall 7-8?
E F Duvall 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 E F Duvall 7-8 rank among public schools in Deer Lodge?
By Resource Investment Index, E F Duvall 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge on the city page.
Is E F Duvall 7-8 a good school?
E F Duvall 7-8 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Deer Lodge Elem?
Besides E F Duvall 7-8, Deer Lodge Elem also operates O D Speer School (337 students). See the Deer Lodge Elem district page for the complete list.
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