Enrollment
71
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ennis 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ennis 7-8
Ennis 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Ennis, Montana, enrolling 71 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 71 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 71 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ennis K-12 Schools spends $13,754 per pupil, 29% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ennis K-12 Schools also operates Ennis School (244 students) and Ennis High School (134 students) alongside Ennis 7-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ennis 7-8 compares
Ennis 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,754
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ennis K-12 Schools, which includes Ennis 7-8.
$13,754
Per student
-29%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.8%
Federal 9.0%
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.
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
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~71 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ennis on the city page.
Is Ennis 7-8 a good school?
Ennis 7-8 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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