Enrollment
380
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, MT
Irle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301242000340
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irle Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 380
- students enrolled
Irle Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irle Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glasgow, MT.
School address
District: Glasgow K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301242000340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irle Elementary School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irle Elementary School
Irle Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Glasgow, Montana, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 380 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 (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glasgow K-12 Schools spends $12,942 per pupil, 33% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Glasgow K-12 Schools also operates Glasgow High School (219 students) and Glasgow Middle School (179 students) alongside Irle Elementary 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 Irle Elementary School compares
Irle Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.1%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Irle Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glasgow K-12 Schools, which includes Irle Elementary School.
$12,942
Per student
-33%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 39.6%
Federal 14.0%
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 Irle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Irle Elementary School
How many students attend Irle Elementary School?
Irle Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irle Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irle Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Glasgow, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irle Elementary School?
Irle Elementary School 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 Irle Elementary School rank among public schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Irle Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glasgow, 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 Glasgow on the city page.
Is Irle Elementary School a good school?
Irle Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Glasgow K-12 Schools?
Besides Irle Elementary School, Glasgow K-12 Schools also operates Glasgow High School (219 students) and Glasgow Middle School (179 students). See the Glasgow K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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