- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallatin Gateway, MT
Ophir Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ophir Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300065400604
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ophir Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Gallatin Gateway · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 169
- students enrolled
Ophir Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
School address
District: Big Sky School K-12 · Montana
NCES ID 300065400604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ophir Elementary School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 300065400604 · Gallatin Gateway, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Peak High School (117 students)
Ophir Elementary School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Ophir Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ophir Elementary School
169 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High School
117 students
- Ophir 7-8
Ophir 7-8
100 students
What this shows Ophir Elementary School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ophir Elementary School compares
Ophir Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Montana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$15,410
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Ophir Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Big Sky School K-12 reports $15,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ophir Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Peak High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ophir 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ophir Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Gallatin Gateway
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ophir Elementary School
How many students attend Ophir Elementary School?
Ophir Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gallatin Gateway, MT. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ophir Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ophir Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Ophir Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ophir Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Gallatin Gateway, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ophir Elementary School?
Ophir Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ophir Elementary School rank among public schools in Gallatin Gateway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ophir Elementary School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Big Sky School K-12?
Besides Ophir Elementary School, Big Sky School K-12 also operates Lone Peak High School (117 students) and Ophir 7-8 (100 students). See the Big Sky School K-12 district page for the complete list.