- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miles City, MT
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301841000558
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Miles City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98
- 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 #2 of 5 schools in Miles City, MT.
School address
District: Miles City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301841000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Jefferson School held near 99 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 301841000558 · Miles City, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students)
Jefferson School held near 99 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.9 → 8.1 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
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School 6-8
326 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
210 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
166 students
- Highland Park 126
Highland Park School
126 students
- This school 98
Jefferson School
98 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson School 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 51% in Montana - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,293
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.0, Jefferson School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Miles City Elem reports $12,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School 6-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Miles City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Highland Park School
Standard public school
126 students 14:1 students per teacher
Kircher School
Standard public school
51 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Riverview School
Standard public school
8 students 8:1 students per teacher
S Y School
Standard public school
6 students 6:1 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miles City, MT. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 22% 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 96.9% of enrollment, in Miles City, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Miles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Miles City, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miles City on the city page.
What other schools are in Miles City Elem?
Besides Jefferson School, Miles City Elem also operates Washington Middle School 6-8 (326 students), Garfield School (210 students), and Lincoln School (166 students). See the Miles City Elem district page for the complete list.