Enrollment
55
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lodge Grass, MT
Lodge Grass 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Lodge Grass 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301701000931
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lodge Grass 7-8 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lodge Grass · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55
- students enrolled
Lodge Grass 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lodge Grass 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lodge Grass, MT.
School address
District: Lodge Grass Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301701000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lodge Grass 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lodge Grass 7-8
Lodge Grass 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Lodge Grass, Montana, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 55 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 55 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 58.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 33 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 55 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Lodge Grass Elem, also runs Lodge Grass School (175 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 Lodge Grass 7-8 compares
Lodge Grass 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 65% in Montana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,885
per pupil, district-wide
- above Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat 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
- 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.5, Lodge Grass 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodge Grass Elem, which includes Lodge Grass 7-8.
$19,885
Per student
+3%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lodge Grass 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Grass School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lodge Grass 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle 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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lodge Grass 7-8 rank among public schools in Lodge Grass?
By Resource Investment Index, Lodge Grass 7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lodge Grass, 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 Lodge Grass on the city page.
Is Lodge Grass 7-8 a good school?
Lodge Grass 7-8 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Lodge Grass Elem?
Besides Lodge Grass 7-8, Lodge Grass Elem also operates Lodge Grass School (175 students). See the Lodge Grass Elem district page for the complete list.
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