- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northside School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 302859000796 · Wolf Point, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside School (214 students)
Northside School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Northside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside Scho
Southside School
214 students
- This school
Northside School
158 students
- Wolf Point 7-8
Wolf Point 7-8
108 students
What this shows Northside School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside School compares
Northside School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Wolf Point Elem reports $16,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.