- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ennis, MT
Ennis 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Ennis 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300993001004
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ennis 7-8 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71
- students enrolled
Ennis 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ennis, MT.
School address
District: Ennis K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300993001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ennis 7-8 held near 73 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 300993001004 · Ennis, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis School (244 students)
Ennis 7-8 held near 73 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Ennis 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ennis School
Ennis School
244 students
- Ennis High Sch
Ennis High School
134 students
- This school 71
Ennis 7-8
71 students
What this shows Ennis 7-8 reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ennis 7-8 compares
Ennis 7-8 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,874
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 71 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Ennis 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Ennis K-12 Schools reports $13,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ennis 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ennis High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ennis 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ennis 7-8
How many students attend Ennis 7-8?
Ennis 7-8 has 71 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ennis, MT. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Ennis 7-8 is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ennis 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Ennis 7-8 is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Ennis, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ennis 7-8?
Ennis 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Ennis 7-8 rank among public schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ennis, 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 Ennis K-12 Schools?
Besides Ennis 7-8, Ennis K-12 Schools also operates Ennis School (244 students) and Ennis High School (134 students). See the Ennis K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.