Enrollment
311
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frenchtown, MT
Frenchtown 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Frenchtown 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301152001019
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frenchtown 6-8 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Frenchtown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 311
- students enrolled
Frenchtown 6-8 has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frenchtown 6-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Frenchtown, MT.
School address
District: Frenchtown K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301152001019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frenchtown 6-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frenchtown 6-8
Frenchtown 6-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Frenchtown, Montana, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 311 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 (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Frenchtown K-12 Schools spends $10,960 per pupil, 43% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Frenchtown K-12 Schools also operates Frenchtown Elementary School (415 students) and Frenchtown High School (364 students) alongside Frenchtown 6-8.
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 Frenchtown 6-8 compares
Frenchtown 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$10,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 86.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Frenchtown 6-8 is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frenchtown K-12 Schools, which includes Frenchtown 6-8.
$10,960
Per student
-43%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 46.4%
Federal 19.0%
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 Frenchtown 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frenchtown 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frenchtown 6-8
How many students attend Frenchtown 6-8?
Frenchtown 6-8 has 311 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frenchtown, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown 6-8 is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frenchtown 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Frenchtown 6-8 is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Frenchtown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frenchtown 6-8?
Frenchtown 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Frenchtown 6-8 rank among public schools in Frenchtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Frenchtown 6-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Frenchtown, 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 Frenchtown on the city page.
Is Frenchtown 6-8 a good school?
Frenchtown 6-8 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Frenchtown K-12 Schools?
Besides Frenchtown 6-8, Frenchtown K-12 Schools also operates Frenchtown Elementary School (415 students), Frenchtown High School (364 students), and Frenchtown Intermediate School (171 students). See the Frenchtown K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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