Enrollment
209
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H C Davis Elementary compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at H C Davis Elementary
H C Davis Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cut Bank, Montana, enrolling 209 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 209 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 led by White (41%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cut Bank Elem spends $13,475 per pupil, 30% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cut Bank's public schools, it stands alongside Hidden Lake Elementary (26 students): H C Davis Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13:1).
Cut Bank Elem also operates Cut Bank Middle School (145 students) and Anna Jeffries Elementary (118 students) alongside H C Davis Elementary.
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 H C Davis Elementary compares
H C Davis Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cut Bank Elem, which includes H C Davis Elementary.
$13,475
Per student
-30%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 37.9%
Federal 29.8%
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 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
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is H C Davis Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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