Enrollment
111
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hot Springs School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hot Springs School
Hot Springs School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hot Springs, Montana, enrolling 111 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 111 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hot Springs K-12 also operates Hot Springs High School (60 students) and Hot Springs 7-8 (26 students) alongside Hot Springs School.
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 Hot Springs School compares
Hot Springs School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,218
per pupil, district-wide
- above Montana avg of $19,282
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hot Springs K-12, which includes Hot Springs School.
$20,218
Per student
+5%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 38.4%
Federal 35.1%
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 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
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hot Springs on the city page.
Is Hot Springs School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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