Enrollment
177
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301520000463
Joliet School — Joliet, MT
Federal NCES profile for Joliet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Joliet Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joliet School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Joliet School reports 177 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 177 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Joliet Elem spends $11,445 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.5% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joliet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,445
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 177 Top 66% in Montana — larger than 34% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301520000463
Student demographics
White 97.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 177:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.1%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Elem, which includes Joliet School.
$11,445
Per student
-47%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 43.5%
Federal 15.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Joliet School
How many students attend Joliet School?
Joliet School has 177 students enrolled. It is a other school in Joliet, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet School is 14.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joliet School?
The largest demographic group at Joliet School is White at 97.7%. The school serves a student body in Joliet, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joliet School?
Joliet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.