Enrollment
410
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worden, MT
Huntley Project Elem K-6
Federal NCES profile for Huntley Project Elem K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301470000450
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntley Project Elem K-6 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Worden · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Montana
- 410
- students enrolled
Huntley Project Elem K-6 has class sizes larger than 73% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntley Project Elem K-6 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Worden, MT.
School address
District: Huntley Project K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301470000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntley Project Elem K-6 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntley Project Elem K-6
Huntley Project Elem K-6 is a large combined-grade school in Worden, Montana, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Huntley Project K-12 Schools spends $15,443 per pupil, 20% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Huntley Project K-12 Schools also operates Huntley Project High Schl (217 students) and Huntley Project 7-8 (124 students) alongside Huntley Project Elem K-6.
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 Huntley Project Elem K-6 compares
Huntley Project Elem K-6 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 73% in Montana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$15,443
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
Counselors1.0 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Huntley Project Elem K-6 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Project K-12 Schools, which includes Huntley Project Elem K-6.
$15,443
Per student
-20%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Huntley Project Elem K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley Project High Schl | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntley Project 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntley Project Elem K-6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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 public 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 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (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 Huntley Project Elem K-6 rank among public schools in Worden?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntley Project Elem K-6 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Worden, 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 Worden on the city page.
Is Huntley Project Elem K-6 a good school?
Huntley Project Elem K-6 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Huntley Project K-12 Schools?
Besides Huntley Project Elem K-6, Huntley Project K-12 Schools also operates Huntley Project High Schl (217 students) and Huntley Project 7-8 (124 students). See the Huntley Project K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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