- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Great Falls, MT
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East 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 301304000882
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Montana.
- #13 of 22
- public schools in Great Falls · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 764
- students enrolled
East Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #13 of 22 public schools in Great Falls, MT.
School address
District: Great Falls Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301304000882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
East Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 301304000882 · Great Falls, MT Middle · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Middle School (764 students)
East Middle School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Middle School
764 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
764 students
- Meadow Lark Sc
Meadow Lark School
527 students
- Riverview Scho
Riverview School
445 students
- Giant Springs
Giant Springs Elementary
431 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
421 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 66% in Montana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$12,146
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Two or More 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, East Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Falls Elem reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lark School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Giant Springs Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Great Falls
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 764 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Great Falls, MT. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Great Falls, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East 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 East Middle School rank among public schools in Great Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #13 of 22 public schools in Great Falls, 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 Great Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Falls Elem?
Besides East Middle School, Great Falls Elem also operates North Middle School (764 students), Meadow Lark School (527 students), and Riverview School (445 students). See the Great Falls Elem district page for the complete list.