- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Frenchtown 6-8 held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 301152001019 · Frenchtown, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenchtown Elementary School (415 students)
Frenchtown 6-8 held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Frenchtown 6-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenchtown Ele
Frenchtown Elementary School
415 students
- Frenchtown Hig
Frenchtown High School
364 students
- This school
Frenchtown 6-8
311 students
- Frenchtown Int
Frenchtown Intermediate School
171 students
What this shows Frenchtown 6-8 reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frenchtown 6-8 compares
Frenchtown 6-8 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,281
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 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.
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
District finance for Frenchtown K-12 Schools reports $11,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.