Enrollment
293
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301713000536
Lolo Elementary — Lolo, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lolo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 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
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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lolo Elementary compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lolo Elementary reports 293 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 293 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lolo Elem spends $64,623 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.5% from local sources (property taxes), 48.1% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), 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 Lolo Elementary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 80% | — | — |
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 47% in Montana — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$64,623
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 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
Enrollment 293 Top 80% in Montana — larger than 20% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301713000536
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 293:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.8%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lolo Elem, which includes Lolo Elementary.
$64,623
Per student
+200%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+232%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Lolo, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lolo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lolo Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lolo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lolo Elementary is White at 88.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lolo, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lolo Elementary?
Lolo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) 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.