- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malta, MT
Malta K-5
Federal NCES profile for Malta K-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301758000545
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malta K-5 earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Malta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 246
- students enrolled
Malta K-5 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malta K-5 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Malta, MT.
School address
District: Malta K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301758000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Malta K-5 shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 301758000545 · Malta, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Malta High School (128 students)
Malta K-5 shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Malta K-5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Malta K-5
246 students
- Malta High Sch
Malta High School
128 students
- Malta 6-7-8
Malta 6-7-8
111 students
- Loring Colony 7
Loring Colony School
7 students
What this shows Malta K-5 reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malta K-5 compares
Malta K-5 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 57% in Montana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Malta K-5 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Malta K-12 Schools reports $13,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malta K-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malta 6-7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loring Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malta K-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malta K-5
How many students attend Malta K-5?
Malta K-5 has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malta, MT. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malta K-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Malta K-5 is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malta K-5?
The largest demographic group at Malta K-5 is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Malta, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malta K-5?
Malta K-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Malta K-5 rank among public schools in Malta?
By Resource Investment Index, Malta K-5 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Malta, 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 Malta K-12 Schools?
Besides Malta K-5, Malta K-12 Schools also operates Malta High School (128 students), Malta 6-7-8 (111 students), and Loring Colony School (7 students). See the Malta K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.