- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Helena, MT
East Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300065500995
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in East Helena · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 471
- students enrolled
East Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in East Helena, MT.
School address
District: East Helena K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 300065500995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
East Valley Middle School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 300065500995 · East Helena, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East Helena High School (563 students)
East Valley Middle School held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
East Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Helena Hi
East Helena High School
563 students
- This school
East Valley Middle School
471 students
- Radley Element
Radley Elementary School
428 students
- Prickly Pear E
Prickly Pear Elem
269 students
- Eastgate Schoo 161
Eastgate School
161 students
What this shows East Valley Middle School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Valley Middle School compares
East Valley 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 93% in Montana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$10,003
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, East Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Helena K-12 reports $10,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Helena High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radley Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prickly Pear Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastgate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Valley Middle School
How many students attend East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has 471 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Helena, MT. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Middle School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in East Helena, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Valley Middle School rank among public schools in East Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in East Helena, 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 East Helena on the city page.
What other schools are in East Helena K-12?
Besides East Valley Middle School, East Helena K-12 also operates East Helena High School (563 students), Radley Elementary School (428 students), and Prickly Pear Elem (269 students). See the East Helena K-12 district page for the complete list.