Enrollment
219
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300528000144
Kennedy School — Butte, MT
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
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: Butte 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kennedy School reports 219 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 219 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 71.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Butte Elem spends $14,590 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.4% from local sources (property taxes), 48.3% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), 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 Kennedy 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 71% | — | — |
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 60% in Montana — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
71.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,590
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 219 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 219 Top 71% in Montana — larger than 29% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300528000144
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 219:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.7%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butte Elem, which includes Kennedy School.
$14,590
Per student
-32%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 48.3%
Federal 11.3%
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
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kennedy School
How many students attend Kennedy School?
Kennedy School has 219 students enrolled. It is a other school in Butte, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy School is 13.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy School is White at 68.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Butte, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy School?
Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) 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.