Enrollment
100
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gallatin Gateway, MT
Ophir 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Ophir 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300065400135
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ophir 7-8 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gallatin Gateway · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100
- students enrolled
Ophir 7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
School address
District: Big Sky School K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 300065400135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ophir 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ophir 7-8
Ophir 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, enrolling 100 students.
At 12.5:1, 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 100 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Big Sky School K-12 spends $13,830 per pupil, 28% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gallatin Gateway's middle schools, it stands alongside Gallatin Gateway 7-8 (33 students): Ophir 7-8 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11:1).
Big Sky School K-12 also operates Ophir Elementary School (169 students) and Lone Peak High School (117 students) alongside Ophir 7-8.
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 Ophir 7-8 compares
Ophir 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 54% in Montana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$13,830
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Ophir 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Big Sky School K-12, which includes Ophir 7-8.
$13,830
Per student
-28%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.8%
State 14.5%
Federal 1.7%
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 Ophir 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ophir 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Gallatin Gateway
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ophir 7-8
How many students attend Ophir 7-8?
Ophir 7-8 has 100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ophir 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Ophir 7-8 is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ophir 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Ophir 7-8 is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ophir 7-8?
Ophir 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ophir 7-8 rank among public schools in Gallatin Gateway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir 7-8 ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gallatin Gateway, 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 Gallatin Gateway on the city page.
Is Ophir 7-8 a good school?
Ophir 7-8 earns 43/100 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 Big Sky School K-12?
Besides Ophir 7-8, Big Sky School K-12 also operates Ophir Elementary School (169 students) and Lone Peak High School (117 students). See the Big Sky School K-12 district page for the complete list.
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