- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Jefferson School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 301251000344 · Glendive, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln School (260 students)
Jefferson School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
260 students
- This school
Jefferson School
247 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
246 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Glendive Elem reports $14,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~247 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.