Enrollment
15
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 300010000114
Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs — Great Falls, MT
Federal NCES profile for Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 94
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
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: Mont Sch for Deaf Blind · 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs reports 15 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 88% 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 91% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 15 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs 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 | 1.4:1 | ▼ 88% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 16% | — | — |
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
1.4:1
students per teacher
— 88% below state mean
Top 0% in Montana — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 15 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.
Overview
Enrollment 15 Top 16% in Montana — larger than 84% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 1.4:1 -88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300010000114
Student demographics
White 60.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 15:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 2.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs
How many students attend Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs?
Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs has 15 students enrolled. It is a high school in Great Falls, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs is 1.4:1, which is 88% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 91% 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 Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs?
The largest demographic group at Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs is White at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Great Falls, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs?
Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.