Enrollment
158
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wolf Point, MT
Northside School
Federal NCES profile for Northside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302859000796
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Wolf Point · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 158
- students enrolled
Northside School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wolf Point, MT.
School address
District: Wolf Point Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302859000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside School
Northside School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wolf Point, Montana, enrolling 158 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 158 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 53.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 44 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 158 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wolf Point Elem also operates Southside School (214 students) and Wolf Point 7-8 (108 students) alongside Northside School.
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 Northside School compares
Northside 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 50% in Montana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
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
$15,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 84.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Northside School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolf Point Elem, which includes Northside School.
$15,716
Per student
-18%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.7%
State 35.8%
Federal 53.5%
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 Northside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wolf Point 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside School
How many students attend Northside School?
Northside School has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wolf Point, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside School?
The largest demographic group at Northside School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 84.8% of enrollment, in Wolf Point, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside School?
Northside School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Northside School rank among public schools in Wolf Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wolf Point, 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 Wolf Point on the city page.
Is Northside School a good school?
Northside School earns 37/100 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 Wolf Point Elem?
Besides Northside School, Wolf Point Elem also operates Southside School (214 students) and Wolf Point 7-8 (108 students). See the Wolf Point Elem district page for the complete list.
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