- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, MT
Florence-Carlton 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Florence-Carlton 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301110001039
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence-Carlton 6-8 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Montana
- 180
- students enrolled
Florence-Carlton 6-8 has class sizes larger than 77% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence-Carlton 6-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, MT.
School address
District: Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls · Montana
NCES ID 301110001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Florence-Carlton 6-8 grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 301110001039 · Florence, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 15:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence-Carlton El Schl (301 students)
Florence-Carlton 6-8 grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Florence-Carlton 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence-Carlt
Florence-Carlton El Schl
301 students
- Florence-Carlt
Florence-Carlton Hs
237 students
- This school
Florence-Carlton 6-8
180 students
What this shows Florence-Carlton 6-8 reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence-Carlton 6-8 compares
Florence-Carlton 6-8 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 77% in Montana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$11,908
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Florence-Carlton 6-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls reports $11,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence-Carlton 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Carlton El Schl | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence-Carlton Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence-Carlton 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence-Carlton 6-8
How many students attend Florence-Carlton 6-8?
Florence-Carlton 6-8 has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, MT. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence-Carlton 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence-Carlton 6-8 is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence-Carlton 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Florence-Carlton 6-8 is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Florence, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence-Carlton 6-8?
Florence-Carlton 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Florence-Carlton 6-8 rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence-Carlton 6-8 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls?
Besides Florence-Carlton 6-8, Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls also operates Florence-Carlton El Schl (301 students) and Florence-Carlton Hs (237 students). See the Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls district page for the complete list.