Enrollment
313
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clancy, MT
Montana City School
Federal NCES profile for Montana City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301878000586
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montana City School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clancy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 313
- students enrolled
Montana City School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montana City School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clancy, MT.
School address
District: Montana City Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301878000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montana City School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montana City School
Montana City School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clancy, Montana, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montana City Elem spends $10,400 per pupil, 46% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Clancy's public schools, it stands alongside Clancy School (285 students): Montana City School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
Its district, Montana City Elem, also runs Montana City Middle Schl (158 students).
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 Montana City School compares
Montana City 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 63% in Montana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$10,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Montana City School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montana City Elem, which includes Montana City School.
$10,400
Per student
-46%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Montana City School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana City Middle Schl | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montana City School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Clancy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montana City School
How many students attend Montana City School?
Montana City School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clancy, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montana City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montana City School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montana City School?
The largest demographic group at Montana City School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Clancy, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montana City School?
Montana City School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Montana City School rank among public schools in Clancy?
By Resource Investment Index, Montana City School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clancy, 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 Clancy on the city page.
Is Montana City School a good school?
Montana City School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. 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 Montana City Elem?
Besides Montana City School, Montana City Elem also operates Montana City Middle Schl (158 students). See the Montana City Elem district page for the complete list.
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