Enrollment
203
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301719000538
Lone Rock School — Stevensville, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lone Rock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 4
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: Lone Rock Elem · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Rock School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lone Rock School reports 203 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 203 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lone Rock Elem spends $14,009 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 38.7% from the state, and 29.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), 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 Lone Rock 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 69% | — | — |
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 51% in Montana — lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,009
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 203 Top 69% in Montana — larger than 31% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301719000538
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 203:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lone Rock Elem, which includes Lone Rock School.
$14,009
Per student
-35%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 38.7%
Federal 29.6%
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
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Rock School
How many students attend Lone Rock School?
Lone Rock School has 203 students enrolled. It is a other school in Stevensville, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Rock School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Rock School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Rock School is White at 91.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stevensville, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Rock School?
Lone Rock School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) 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.