- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corvallis, MT
Edna Thomas School
Federal NCES profile for Edna Thomas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300741000214
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Thomas School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Montana
- 191
- students enrolled
Edna Thomas School has class sizes larger than 74% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Thomas School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Corvallis, MT.
School address
District: Corvallis K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300741000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Edna Thomas School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 300741000214 · Corvallis, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Quentin Brown Primary K-4 (464 students)
Edna Thomas School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Edna Thomas School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quentin Brown
Quentin Brown Primary K-4
464 students
- Corvallis High
Corvallis High School
406 students
- Corvallis 7-8
Corvallis 7-8
194 students
- This school
Edna Thomas School
191 students
What this shows Edna Thomas School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edna Thomas School compares
Edna Thomas 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
41.4%
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
$10,829
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 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Edna Thomas School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corvallis K-12 Schools reports $10,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edna Thomas School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Brown Primary K-4 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corvallis High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corvallis 7-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Thomas School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edna Thomas School
How many students attend Edna Thomas School?
Edna Thomas School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corvallis, MT. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Thomas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Thomas School 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 Edna Thomas School?
The largest demographic group at Edna Thomas School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Corvallis, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Thomas School?
Edna Thomas School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Edna Thomas School rank among public schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Thomas School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Corvallis, 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 Corvallis K-12 Schools?
Besides Edna Thomas School, Corvallis K-12 Schools also operates Quentin Brown Primary K-4 (464 students), Corvallis High School (406 students), and Corvallis 7-8 (194 students). See the Corvallis K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.