Enrollment
117
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 300065401099
Lone Peak High School — Gallatin Gateway, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lone Peak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 25
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
District: Big Sky School K-12 · Montana
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Peak High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lone Peak High School reports 117 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 234 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Big Sky School K-12 spends $32,408 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 83.8% from local sources (property taxes), 14.5% from the state, and 1.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Lone Peak High School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 58% | — | — |
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 56% in Montana — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$32,408
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 234 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 117 Top 58% in Montana — larger than 42% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300065401099
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 234:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Sky School K-12, which includes Lone Peak High School.
$32,408
Per student
+50%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 83.8%
State 14.5%
Federal 1.7%
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
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 34/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.