Enrollment
191
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 300741000214
Edna Thomas School — Corvallis, MT
Federal NCES profile for Edna Thomas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Corvallis K-12 Schools · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edna Thomas School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edna Thomas School reports 191 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 96 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Corvallis K-12 Schools spends $12,524 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 46.6% from the state, and 24.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edna Thomas School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 191 Top 68% in Montana — larger than 32% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300741000214
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 96:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.4%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corvallis K-12 Schools, which includes Edna Thomas School.
$12,524
Per student
-42%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 46.6%
Federal 24.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Edna Thomas School
How many students attend Edna Thomas School?
Edna Thomas School has 191 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Corvallis, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Thomas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Thomas School is 14.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Thomas School?
The largest demographic group at Edna Thomas School is White at 85.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Corvallis, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Thomas School?
Edna Thomas School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.