Enrollment
410
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301470000450
Huntley Project Elem K-6 — Worden, MT
Federal NCES profile for Huntley Project Elem K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Huntley Project K-12 Schools · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntley Project Elem K-6 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Huntley Project Elem K-6 reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 410 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Huntley Project K-12 Schools spends $18,385 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 34.1% from the state, and 27.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Huntley Project Elem K-6 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 73% in Montana — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,385
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 410 Top 89% in Montana — larger than 11% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301470000450
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 410:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Project K-12 Schools, which includes Huntley Project Elem K-6.
$18,385
Per student
-15%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 34.1%
Federal 27.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Huntley Project Elem K-6
How many students attend Huntley Project Elem K-6?
Huntley Project Elem K-6 has 410 students enrolled. It is a other school in Worden, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntley Project Elem K-6?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntley Project Elem K-6 is 15:1, which is 24% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntley Project Elem K-6?
The largest demographic group at Huntley Project Elem K-6 is White at 84.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Worden, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntley Project Elem K-6?
Huntley Project Elem K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.