- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Montana City School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 301878000586 · Clancy, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Montana City Middle Schl (158 students)
Montana City School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Montana City School compares
Montana City School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,735
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 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.
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
District finance for Montana City Elem reports $10,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Clancy
1 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 (~313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.