Enrollment
293
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lolo, MT
Lolo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lolo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301713000536
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lolo Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lolo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 293
- students enrolled
Lolo Elementary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lolo Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lolo, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
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 Lolo Elementary compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lolo Elementary
Lolo Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lolo, Montana, enrolling 293 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 293 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lolo Elem spends $12,563 per pupil, 35% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lolo's public schools, it stands alongside Woodman School (25 students): Lolo Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 6.3:1).
Its district, Lolo Elem, also runs Lolo Middle School (239 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 Lolo Elementary compares
Lolo Elementary 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 | 293 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
293
Bigger than 31% 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
46.8%
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
$12,563
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Lolo Elementary is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lolo Elem, which includes Lolo Elementary.
$12,563
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 48.1%
Federal 9.4%
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 Lolo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lolo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Lolo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lolo Elementary
How many students attend Lolo Elementary?
Lolo Elementary has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lolo, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lolo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lolo Elementary 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 Lolo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lolo Elementary is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Lolo, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lolo Elementary?
Lolo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lolo Elementary rank among public schools in Lolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lolo Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lolo, 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 Lolo on the city page.
Is Lolo Elementary a good school?
Lolo Elementary earns 41/100 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 Lolo Elem?
Besides Lolo Elementary, Lolo Elem also operates Lolo Middle School (239 students). See the Lolo Elem district page for the complete list.
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