Enrollment
158
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 300273000033
Longfellow School — Baker, MT
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
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: Baker K-12 Schools · 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Longfellow School reports 158 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% 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 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Baker K-12 Schools spends $18,408 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Longfellow 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 63% | — | — |
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,408
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 158 Top 63% in Montana — larger than 37% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300273000033
Student demographics
White 92.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.6%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker K-12 Schools, which includes Longfellow School.
$18,408
Per student
-15%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 53.5%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow School
How many students attend Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has 158 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Baker, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School is 15.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longfellow School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow School is White at 92.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Baker, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.