Enrollment
177
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joliet, MT
Joliet School
Federal NCES profile for Joliet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301520000463
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joliet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 177
- students enrolled
Joliet School has class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Joliet, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joliet School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joliet School
Joliet School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Joliet, Montana, enrolling 177 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Joliet Elem spends $10,985 per pupil, 43% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Joliet Elem, also runs Joliet Middle School (91 students).
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 Joliet School compares
Joliet 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 75% in Montana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,985
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 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
- 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 97.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Joliet School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Elem, which includes Joliet School.
$10,985
Per student
-43%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Joliet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joliet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Joliet, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joliet School?
The largest demographic group at Joliet School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Joliet, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joliet School?
Joliet School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Joliet School rank among public schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Joliet School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Joliet, 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 Joliet on the city page.
Is Joliet School a good school?
Joliet School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Montana schools. 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 Joliet Elem?
Besides Joliet School, Joliet Elem also operates Joliet Middle School (91 students). See the Joliet Elem district page for the complete list.
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