Enrollment
55
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 301701000931
Lodge Grass 7-8 — Lodge Grass, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lodge Grass 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 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: Lodge Grass 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lodge Grass 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lodge Grass 7-8 reports 55 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 76% 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 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 55 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lodge Grass Elem spends $20,980 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.1% from local sources (property taxes), 28.5% from the state, and 58.4% 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 Lodge Grass 7-8 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 76% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 41% | — | — |
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 76% above state mean
Top 99% in Montana — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$20,980
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 55 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 55 Top 41% in Montana — larger than 59% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301701000931
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 55:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodge Grass Elem, which includes Lodge Grass 7-8.
$20,980
Per student
-3%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 28.5%
Federal 58.4%
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
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lodge Grass 7-8
How many students attend Lodge Grass 7-8?
Lodge Grass 7-8 has 55 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lodge Grass, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodge Grass 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Lodge Grass 7-8 is 21.3:1, which is 76% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lodge Grass 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Lodge Grass 7-8 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.2%. The school serves a student body in Lodge Grass, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lodge Grass 7-8?
Lodge Grass 7-8 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.