Enrollment
219
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Butte, MT
Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300528000144
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Butte · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 219
- students enrolled
Kennedy School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Butte, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennedy School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennedy School
Kennedy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Butte, Montana, enrolling 219 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Butte Elem spends $10,930 per pupil, 43% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Butte's public schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (503 students): Kennedy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 16.2:1).
Butte Elem also operates East Middle School (664 students) and West Elementary School (503 students) alongside Kennedy School.
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 Kennedy School compares
Kennedy 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 50% in Montana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$10,930
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 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Kennedy School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butte Elem, which includes Kennedy School.
$10,930
Per student
-43%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Butte
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest School
Standard public school
412 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Emerson School
Standard public school
389 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Whittier School
Standard public school
383 students 16:1 students per teacher
Margaret Leary School
Standard public school
359 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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 public school in Butte, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Butte, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy School?
Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kennedy School rank among schools in Butte?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Butte, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Butte on the city page.
Is Kennedy School a good school?
Kennedy School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Butte Elem?
Besides Kennedy School, Butte Elem also operates East Middle School (664 students), West Elementary School (503 students), and Hillcrest School (412 students). See the Butte Elem district page for the complete list.
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