- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Jeannette Rankin El
Federal NCES profile for Jeannette Rankin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301857000567
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeannette Rankin El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 457
- students enrolled
Jeannette Rankin El has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Rankin El ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301857000567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jeannette Rankin El held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 301857000567 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (669 students)
Jeannette Rankin El held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Jeannette Rankin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
669 students
- Porter Middle
Porter Middle School
579 students
- This school
Jeannette Rankin El
457 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
429 students
- Hawthorne Scho
Hawthorne School
417 students
- Paxson School
Paxson School
415 students
What this shows Jeannette Rankin El reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeannette Rankin El compares
Jeannette Rankin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Jeannette Rankin El is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula Elem reports $13,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeannette Rankin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paxson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeannette Rankin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jeannette Rankin El
How many students attend Jeannette Rankin El?
Jeannette Rankin El has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Rankin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeannette Rankin El is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeannette Rankin El?
The largest demographic group at Jeannette Rankin El is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeannette Rankin El?
Jeannette Rankin El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Jeannette Rankin El rank among schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeannette Rankin El ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula Elem?
Besides Jeannette Rankin El, Missoula Elem also operates Washington Middle School (669 students), Porter Middle School (579 students), and Lewis & Clark School (429 students). See the Missoula Elem district page for the complete list.