Enrollment
420
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 302010000611
Park High School — Livingston, MT
Federal NCES profile for Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 54
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Park High School reports 420 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 210 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park H S spends $17,268 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.7% from local sources (property taxes), 28.7% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Park High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Montana — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,268
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 420 Top 90% in Montana — larger than 10% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302010000611
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 210:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.6%
In-school suspensions 45
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park H S, which includes Park High School.
$17,268
Per student
-20%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 28.7%
Federal 15.7%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Park High School
How many students attend Park High School?
Park High School has 420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livingston, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park High School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Park High School is White at 86.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Livingston, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park High School?
Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.