Enrollment
247
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendive, MT
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301251000344
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Glendive · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 247
- students enrolled
Jefferson School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Glendive, MT.
School address
District: Glendive Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301251000344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glendive, Montana, enrolling 247 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glendive Elem spends $12,917 per pupil, 33% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendive's public schools, it stands alongside Deer Creek School (18 students): Jefferson School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 18:1).
Glendive Elem also operates Lincoln School (260 students) and Washington Middle School (246 students) alongside Jefferson 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 Jefferson School compares
Jefferson 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 46% in Montana - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$12,917
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Jefferson School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glendive Elem, which includes Jefferson School.
$12,917
Per student
-33%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 50.5%
Federal 10.4%
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 Jefferson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Glendive
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendive, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Glendive, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jefferson School rank among public schools in Glendive?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Glendive, 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 Glendive on the city page.
Is Jefferson School a good school?
Jefferson School earns 39/100 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 Glendive Elem?
Besides Jefferson School, Glendive Elem also operates Lincoln School (260 students) and Washington Middle School (246 students). See the Glendive Elem district page for the complete list.
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