Enrollment
364
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 301152000313
Frenchtown High School — Frenchtown, MT
Federal NCES profile for Frenchtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 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 →
School address
District: Frenchtown K-12 Schools · 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frenchtown High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Frenchtown High School reports 364 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% 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 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 8 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 182 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Frenchtown K-12 Schools spends $11,877 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.7% from local sources (property taxes), 46.4% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Frenchtown High School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 68% in Montana — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$11,877
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 364 Top 86% in Montana — larger than 14% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301152000313
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.5%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frenchtown K-12 Schools, which includes Frenchtown High School.
$11,877
Per student
-45%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Frenchtown High School
How many students attend Frenchtown High School?
Frenchtown High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frenchtown, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown High School is 14.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frenchtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Frenchtown High School is White at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Frenchtown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frenchtown High School?
Frenchtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.