Enrollment
244
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ennis School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ennis School
Ennis School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ennis, Montana, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 High School (134 students) and Ennis 7-8 (71 students) alongside Ennis School.
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 School compares
Ennis School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,754
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ennis K-12 Schools, which includes Ennis School.
$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 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
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other 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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ennis on the city page.
Is Ennis School a good school?
Ennis School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. 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 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.
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