- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Joliet School shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 301520000463 · Joliet, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Joliet Middle School (91 students)
Joliet School shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Joliet School compares
Joliet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,874
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
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.
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
District finance for Joliet Elem reports $10,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~177 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.