- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, MT
Hamilton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301326000388
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 460
- students enrolled
Hamilton Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MT.
School address
District: Hamilton K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301326000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hamilton Middle School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 301326000388 · Hamilton, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Daly School (539 students)
Hamilton Middle School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daly School
Daly School
539 students
- This school
Hamilton Middle School
460 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
460 students
- Washington Sch 65
Washington School
65 students
What this shows Hamilton Middle School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Middle School compares
Hamilton Middle School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 79% in Montana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$11,260
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Hamilton Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton K-12 Schools reports $11,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamilton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle School
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, MT. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hamilton Middle School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton K-12 Schools?
Besides Hamilton Middle School, Hamilton K-12 Schools also operates Daly School (539 students), Hamilton High School (460 students), and Washington School (65 students). See the Hamilton K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.