- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lolo Middle School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 301713000821 · Lolo, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lolo Elementary (293 students)
Lolo Middle School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Lolo Middle School compares
Lolo Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,874
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 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.
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
District finance for Lolo Elem reports $12,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.