- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gallatin Gateway, MT
Lone Peak High School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Peak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 300065401099
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Peak High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Gallatin Gateway · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 117
- students enrolled
Lone Peak High School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Peak High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
School address
District: Big Sky School K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 300065401099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lone Peak High School held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 300065401099 · Gallatin Gateway, MT High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 13:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ophir Elementary School (169 students)
Lone Peak High School held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lone Peak High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ophir Elementa
Ophir Elementary School
169 students
- This school
Lone Peak High School
117 students
- Ophir 7-8
Ophir 7-8
100 students
What this shows Lone Peak High School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Peak High School compares
Lone Peak High 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 58% in Montana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$15,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Lone Peak High School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Big Sky School K-12 reports $15,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Peak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ophir 7-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Peak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Peak High School
How many students attend Lone Peak High School?
Lone Peak High School has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gallatin Gateway, MT. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Peak High School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Peak High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Peak High School?
Lone Peak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lone Peak High School rank among public schools in Gallatin Gateway?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Peak High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gallatin Gateway, 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 Gallatin Gateway on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Sky School K-12?
Besides Lone Peak High School, Big Sky School K-12 also operates Ophir Elementary School (169 students) and Ophir 7-8 (100 students). See the Big Sky School K-12 district page for the complete list.