- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laurel, MT
Fred W Graff School
Federal NCES profile for Fred W Graff School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301620000497
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred W Graff School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 245
- students enrolled
Fred W Graff School has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred W Graff School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Laurel, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Fred W Graff School shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 301620000497 · Laurel, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel Middle School (506 students)
Fred W Graff School shrank from 278 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Fred W Graff School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel Middle
Laurel Middle School
506 students
- West School
West School
248 students
- This school
Fred W Graff School
245 students
- South School 158
South School
158 students
What this shows Fred W Graff School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred W Graff School compares
Fred W Graff School is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,438
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Fred W Graff School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel Elem reports $12,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred W Graff School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred W Graff School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Laurel
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred W Graff School
How many students attend Fred W Graff School?
Fred W Graff School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laurel, MT. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred W Graff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred W Graff School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred W Graff School?
The largest demographic group at Fred W Graff School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Laurel, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred W Graff School?
Fred W Graff School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fred W Graff School rank among elementary schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred W Graff School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Laurel, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel Elem?
Besides Fred W Graff School, Laurel Elem also operates Laurel Middle School (506 students), West School (248 students), and South School (158 students). See the Laurel Elem district page for the complete list.