Enrollment
84
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jordan, MT
Jordan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301534000467
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jordan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Montana
- 84
- students enrolled
Jordan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jordan, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Elementary School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Elementary School
Jordan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jordan, Montana, enrolling 84 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 84 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 84 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jordan Elem spends $12,441 per pupil, 35% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jordan's public schools, it stands alongside Kester School (4 students): Jordan Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.3:1 vs 4:1).
Its district, Jordan Elem, also runs Jordan 7-8 (22 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 Jordan Elementary School compares
Jordan Elementary 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 30% in Montana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,441
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 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 95.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Jordan Elementary School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan Elem, which includes Jordan Elementary School.
$12,441
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 47.9%
Federal 21.6%
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 Jordan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Jordan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~84 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jordan Elementary School
How many students attend Jordan Elementary School?
Jordan Elementary School has 84 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jordan, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Jordan, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Elementary School?
Jordan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Jordan Elementary School rank among public schools in Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jordan, 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 Jordan on the city page.
Is Jordan Elementary School a good school?
Jordan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Jordan Elem?
Besides Jordan Elementary School, Jordan Elem also operates Jordan 7-8 (22 students). See the Jordan Elem district page for the complete list.
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