- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lolo Elementary grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 301713000536 · Lolo, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lolo Middle School (239 students)
Lolo Elementary grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Lolo Elementary compares
Lolo Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,874
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
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.
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
District finance for Lolo Elem reports $12,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Lolo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.