- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ennis, MT
Ennis School
Federal NCES profile for Ennis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300993000278
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ennis School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 244
- students enrolled
Ennis School has class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ennis, MT.
School address
District: Ennis K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300993000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ennis School grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 300993000278 · Ennis, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis High School (134 students)
Ennis School grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Ennis School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ennis School
244 students
- Ennis High Sch
Ennis High School
134 students
- Ennis 7-8 71
Ennis 7-8
71 students
What this shows Ennis School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ennis School compares
Ennis School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$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 244 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Ennis School 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ennis 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ennis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other 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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ennis School
How many students attend Ennis School?
Ennis School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ennis, MT. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ennis School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ennis School?
The largest demographic group at Ennis School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Ennis, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ennis School?
Ennis School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ennis School rank among public schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ennis School ranks #3 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 School, Ennis K-12 Schools also operates Ennis High School (134 students) and Ennis 7-8 (71 students). See the Ennis K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.