Enrollment
239
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lolo, MT
Lolo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lolo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301713000821
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lolo Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lolo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Montana
- 239
- students enrolled
Lolo Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lolo Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lolo, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lolo Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lolo Middle School
Lolo Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lolo, Montana, enrolling 239 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 239 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 is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% 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.
Its district, Lolo Elem, also runs Lolo Elementary (293 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 Middle School compares
Lolo Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 83% in Montana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 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 5.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Lolo Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lolo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lolo Middle School
How many students attend Lolo Middle School?
Lolo Middle School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lolo, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lolo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lolo Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lolo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lolo Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Lolo, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lolo Middle School?
Lolo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lolo Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Lolo Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. 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 Middle School, Lolo Elem also operates Lolo Elementary (293 students). See the Lolo Elem district page for the complete list.
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