- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, MT
Florence-Carlton El Schl
Federal NCES profile for Florence-Carlton El Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301110000300
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence-Carlton El Schl earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 301
- students enrolled
Florence-Carlton El Schl has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence-Carlton El Schl ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florence, MT.
School address
District: Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls · Montana
NCES ID 301110000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Florence-Carlton El Schl held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 301110000300 · Florence, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence-Carlton Hs (237 students)
Florence-Carlton El Schl held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Florence-Carlton El Schl in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Florence-Carlton El Schl
301 students
- Florence-Carlt
Florence-Carlton Hs
237 students
- Florence-Carlt
Florence-Carlton 6-8
180 students
What this shows Florence-Carlton El Schl reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence-Carlton El Schl compares
Florence-Carlton El Schl 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 54% in Montana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Florence-Carlton El Schl is about as mixed as 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 El Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Carlton Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence-Carlton 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence-Carlton El Schl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence-Carlton El Schl
How many students attend Florence-Carlton El Schl?
Florence-Carlton El Schl has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, MT. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence-Carlton El Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence-Carlton El Schl is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence-Carlton El Schl?
The largest demographic group at Florence-Carlton El Schl is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Florence, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence-Carlton El Schl?
Florence-Carlton El Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 El Schl rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence-Carlton El Schl ranks #1 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 El Schl, Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls also operates Florence-Carlton Hs (237 students) and Florence-Carlton 6-8 (180 students). See the Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls district page for the complete list.