- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewistown, MT
Lewistown 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Lewistown 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301649000510
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewistown 7-8 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 198
- students enrolled
Lewistown 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown 7-8 ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lewistown, MT.
School address
District: Lewistown Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301649000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lewistown 7-8 held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 301649000510 · Lewistown, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark School (276 students)
Lewistown 7-8 held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lewistown 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
276 students
- This school
Lewistown 7-8
198 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
182 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park School
159 students
What this shows Lewistown 7-8 reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewistown 7-8 compares
Lewistown 7-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 53% in Montana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$11,521
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Lewistown 7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Lewistown Elem reports $11,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewistown 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewistown 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewistown 7-8
How many students attend Lewistown 7-8?
Lewistown 7-8 has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewistown, MT. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewistown 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewistown 7-8 is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewistown 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Lewistown 7-8 is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Lewistown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewistown 7-8?
Lewistown 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Lewistown 7-8 rank among public schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewistown 7-8 ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lewistown, 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 Lewistown on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewistown Elem?
Besides Lewistown 7-8, Lewistown Elem also operates Lewis & Clark School (276 students), Garfield School (182 students), and Highland Park School (159 students). See the Lewistown Elem district page for the complete list.