Other / mixed grade configuration · Galata, MT
Galata School
Federal NCES profile for Galata School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
The verdict
Galata School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Montana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Montana.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Galata · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Montana
- 2
- students enrolled
Galata School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galata School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Galata, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Galata School shrank from 6 students in 2022-23 to 1 in 2023-24 (-83.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 301173000319 · Galata, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
2 enr · 2:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Galata School shrank from 6 students in 2022-23 to 1 in 2023-24 (-83.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Galata School compares
Galata 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 83% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Galata School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Galata Elem reports $34,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar other schools in Galata
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~2 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galata School
How many students attend Galata School?
Galata School has 2 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galata, MT. CCD year-over-year: 6 (2022-23) → 1 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galata School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galata School is 2:1, which is 83% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galata School?
The largest demographic group at Galata School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Galata, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galata School?
Galata School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Galata School rank among schools in Galata?
By Resource Investment Index, Galata School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Galata, 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 Galata Elem?
None reported; Galata Elem operates only Galata School as a public school district in NCES's records.