Enrollment
42
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301734000539
Lustre School — Frazer, MT
Federal NCES profile for Lustre School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
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 →
The verdict
Lustre School earns an F Resource Investment Index (29/100), with class sizes near the Montana median.
- F
- Resource Index · 29/100
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42
- students enrolled
School address
District: Lustre 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lustre School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lustre School reports 42 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 15.7:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lustre Elem spends $11,100 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $19,282 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 47.9% from local sources (property taxes), 43.2% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Lustre 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 75% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
42 larger than 5% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 49% in Montana — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $19,282
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 42 Top 36% in Montana — larger than 64% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301734000539
Student demographics
White 92.9%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lustre Elem, which includes Lustre School.
$11,100
Per student
-42%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 43.2%
Federal 8.9%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lustre School
How many students attend Lustre School?
Lustre School has 42 students enrolled. It is a other school in Frazer, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lustre School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lustre School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lustre School?
The largest demographic group at Lustre School is White at 92.9%. The school serves a student body in Frazer, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lustre School?
Lustre School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Lustre School a good school?
Lustre School earns an F Resource Investment Index (29/100), with class sizes near the Montana median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.