- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cut Bank, MT
H C Davis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for H C Davis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300000301106
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H C Davis Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Cut Bank · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 209
- students enrolled
H C Davis Elementary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H C Davis Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Cut Bank, MT.
School address
District: Cut Bank Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300000301106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
H C Davis Elementary shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 300000301106 · Cut Bank, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 11:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cut Bank Middle School (145 students)
H C Davis Elementary shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
H C Davis Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
H C Davis Elementary
209 students
- Cut Bank Middl
Cut Bank Middle School
145 students
- Anna Jeffries
Anna Jeffries Elementary
118 students
- Hidden Lake El 26
Hidden Lake Elementary
26 students
- Horizon Elemen 15
Horizon Elementary
15 students
- Zenith Element 11
Zenith Elementary
11 students
What this shows H C Davis Elementary reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How H C Davis Elementary compares
H C Davis Elementary 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Montana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$12,822
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.9%
Two or More 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, H C Davis Elementary is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Cut Bank Elem reports $12,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H C Davis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut Bank Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anna Jeffries Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zenith Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H C Davis Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Cut Bank
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hidden Lake Elementary
Standard public school
26 students 13:1 students per teacher
Big Sky School
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary
Standard public school
15 students 15:1 students per teacher
Glendale School
Standard public school
12 students 12:1 students per teacher
Zenith Elementary
Standard public school
11 students 11:1 students per teacher
Glacier Elementary School
Standard public school
10 students 10:1 students per teacher
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about H C Davis Elementary
How many students attend H C Davis Elementary?
H C Davis Elementary has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cut Bank, MT. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H C Davis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at H C Davis Elementary is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 H C Davis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at H C Davis Elementary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Cut Bank, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H C Davis Elementary?
H C Davis Elementary 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 H C Davis Elementary rank among schools in Cut Bank?
By Resource Investment Index, H C Davis Elementary ranks #8 of 8 schools in Cut Bank, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cut Bank on the city page.
What other schools are in Cut Bank Elem?
Besides H C Davis Elementary, Cut Bank Elem also operates Cut Bank Middle School (145 students), Anna Jeffries Elementary (118 students), and Hidden Lake Elementary (26 students). See the Cut Bank Elem district page for the complete list.