Enrollment
35
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 301896000590
Morin School — Billings, MT
Federal NCES profile for Morin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
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 →
School address
District: Morin 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morin School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Morin School reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Morin Elem spends $31,185 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 32.8% from the state, and 46.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), 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 Morin 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 59% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
5:1
students per teacher
— 59% below state mean
Top 8% in Montana — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$31,185
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 35 Top 32% in Montana — larger than 68% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 301896000590
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 71.4%
White 20.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 71.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morin Elem, which includes Morin School.
$31,185
Per student
+45%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 32.8%
Federal 46.2%
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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Frequently asked questions about Morin School
How many students attend Morin School?
Morin School has 35 students enrolled. It is a other school in Billings, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morin School is 5:1, which is 59% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morin School?
The largest demographic group at Morin School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 71.4%. The school serves a student body in Billings, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morin School?
Morin School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) 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.