- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baker, MT
Longfellow School
Federal NCES profile for Longfellow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300273000033
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longfellow School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Baker · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Montana
- 158
- students enrolled
Longfellow School has class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Baker, MT.
School address
District: Baker K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300273000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Longfellow School held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 300273000033 · Baker, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (133 students)
Longfellow School held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Longfellow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Longfellow School
158 students
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
133 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
101 students
- Baker 7-8
Baker 7-8
72 students
What this shows Longfellow School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longfellow School compares
Longfellow 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Longfellow School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Baker K-12 Schools reports $19,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longfellow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longfellow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow School
How many students attend Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baker, MT. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School is 15.8:1, which is 34% 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 Longfellow School?
The largest demographic group at Longfellow School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Baker, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longfellow School?
Longfellow 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 Longfellow School rank among public schools in Baker?
By Resource Investment Index, Longfellow School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Baker, 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 Baker K-12 Schools?
Besides Longfellow School, Baker K-12 Schools also operates Baker High School (133 students), Lincoln School (101 students), and Baker 7-8 (72 students). See the Baker K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.