- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hot Springs, MT
Hot Springs School
Federal NCES profile for Hot Springs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301464000448
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hot Springs School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hot Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 111
- students enrolled
Hot Springs School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, MT.
School address
District: Hot Springs K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 301464000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hot Springs School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 301464000448 · Hot Springs, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hot Springs High School (60 students)
Hot Springs School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Hot Springs School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hot Springs School
111 students
- Hot Springs Hi
Hot Springs High School
60 students
- Hot Springs 7- 26
Hot Springs 7-8
26 students
What this shows Hot Springs School reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hot Springs School compares
Hot Springs 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 66% in Montana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$19,542
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Two or More 19.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Hot Springs School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Hot Springs K-12 reports $19,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hot Springs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hot Springs 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hot Springs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hot Springs School
How many students attend Hot Springs School?
Hot Springs School has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hot Springs, MT. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hot Springs School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hot Springs School?
The largest demographic group at Hot Springs School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hot Springs, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hot Springs School?
Hot Springs School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hot Springs School rank among public schools in Hot Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hot Springs School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hot Springs, 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 Hot Springs K-12?
Besides Hot Springs School, Hot Springs K-12 also operates Hot Springs High School (60 students) and Hot Springs 7-8 (26 students). See the Hot Springs K-12 district page for the complete list.