- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chinook, MT
Meadowlark School
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300626000181
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Chinook · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 144
- students enrolled
Meadowlark School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chinook, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Meadowlark School shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 300626000181 · Chinook, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chinook 7-8 (63 students)
Meadowlark School shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Meadowlark School
144 students
- Chinook 7-8
Chinook 7-8
63 students
- Hartland Eleme 8
Hartland Elementary School
8 students
What this shows Meadowlark School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark School compares
Meadowlark School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Montana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Meadowlark School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chinook Elem reports $14,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlark School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlark School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Chinook
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark School
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chinook, MT. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark School?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Chinook, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Meadowlark School rank among schools in Chinook?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chinook, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chinook on the city page.
What other schools are in Chinook Elem?
Besides Meadowlark School, Chinook Elem also operates Chinook 7-8 (63 students) and Hartland Elementary School (8 students). See the Chinook Elem district page for the complete list.