Enrollment
337
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer Lodge, MT
O D Speer School
Federal NCES profile for O D Speer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300867000248
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O D Speer School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Deer Lodge · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 337
- students enrolled
O D Speer School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O D Speer School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deer Lodge, MT.
School address
District: Deer Lodge Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300867000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O D Speer School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at O D Speer School
O D Speer School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Deer Lodge, Montana, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 337 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Deer Lodge Elem spends $13,715 per pupil, 29% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Deer Lodge Elem, also runs E F Duvall 7-8 (88 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 O D Speer School compares
O D Speer 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 68% in Montana - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$13,715
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 86.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, O D Speer School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Lodge Elem, which includes O D Speer School.
$13,715
Per student
-29%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 19.4%
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 O D Speer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E F Duvall 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O D Speer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about O D Speer School
How many students attend O D Speer School?
O D Speer School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer Lodge, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O D Speer School?
The student-teacher ratio at O D Speer School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O D Speer School?
The largest demographic group at O D Speer School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Deer Lodge, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O D Speer School?
O D Speer School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 O D Speer School rank among public schools in Deer Lodge?
By Resource Investment Index, O D Speer School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge on the city page.
Is O D Speer School a good school?
O D Speer School earns 29/100 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 Deer Lodge Elem?
Besides O D Speer School, Deer Lodge Elem also operates E F Duvall 7-8 (88 students). See the Deer Lodge Elem district page for the complete list.
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