Enrollment
62
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noxon, MT
Noxon School
Federal NCES profile for Noxon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300009000599
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noxon School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Noxon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Montana
- 62
- students enrolled
Noxon School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noxon School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Noxon, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noxon School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noxon School
Noxon School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Noxon, Montana, enrolling 62 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Noxon School is leaner than roughly 90% of Montana schools and 53% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 62 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 62 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 34 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 62 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Noxon Elem, also runs Noxon 7-8 (28 students).
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 Noxon School compares
Noxon 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 10% in Montana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$18,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Noxon School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noxon Elem, which includes Noxon School.
$18,832
Per student
-2%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 32.8%
Federal 27.6%
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 Noxon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noxon 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noxon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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 (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Noxon School
How many students attend Noxon School?
Noxon School has 62 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noxon, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noxon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Noxon School is 5.6:1, which is 53% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noxon School?
The largest demographic group at Noxon School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Noxon, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noxon School?
Noxon School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Noxon School rank among public schools in Noxon?
By Resource Investment Index, Noxon School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Noxon, 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 Noxon on the city page.
Is Noxon School a good school?
Noxon School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Montana schools. 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 Noxon Elem?
Besides Noxon School, Noxon Elem also operates Noxon 7-8 (28 students). See the Noxon Elem district page for the complete list.
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