Enrollment
301
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301110000300
Florence-Carlton El Schl — Florence, MT
Federal NCES profile for Florence-Carlton El Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence-Carlton El Schl earns an F Resource Investment Index (38/100), with class sizes near the Montana median.
- F
- Resource Index · 38/100
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 301
- students enrolled
School address
District: Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence-Carlton El Schl compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Florence-Carlton El Schl reports 301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 100 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls spends $21,715 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.3% from local sources (property taxes), 42.4% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florence-Carlton El Schl compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 smaller classes than 56% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
301 larger than 32% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 67% in Montana — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,715
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 301 Top 80% in Montana — larger than 20% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301110000300
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 100:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.5%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 100
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls, which includes Florence-Carlton El Schl.
$21,715
Per student
+1%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 42.4%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in Florence, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence-Carlton El Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence-Carlton El Schl is 14.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Florence, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence-Carlton El Schl?
Florence-Carlton El Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.