Enrollment
158
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longfellow School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longfellow School
Longfellow School is a mid-sized elementary school in Baker, Montana, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Baker K-12 Schools also operates Baker High School (133 students) and Lincoln School (101 students) alongside Longfellow School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Longfellow School compares
Longfellow School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baker K-12 Schools, which includes Longfellow School.
$17,598
Per student
-9%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Longfellow School
How many students attend Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has 158 students enrolled. It is an 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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Baker on the city page.
Is Longfellow School a good school?
Longfellow School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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