Enrollment
29
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livingston, MT
Pine Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302067000619
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Creek School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Montana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 29
- students enrolled
Pine Creek School has class sizes larger than 72% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Creek School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Livingston, MT.
School address
District: Pine Creek Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302067000619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Creek School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Creek School
Pine Creek School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Livingston, Montana, enrolling 29 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 29 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pine Creek Elem spends $10,841 per pupil, 44% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Livingston's public schools, it stands alongside B a Winans School (267 students): Pine Creek School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 9.2:1).
Its district, Pine Creek Elem, also runs Pine Creek 6-8 (15 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 Pine Creek School compares
Pine Creek 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 72% in Montana - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$10,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Pine Creek School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine Creek Elem, which includes Pine Creek School.
$10,841
Per student
-44%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 10.6%
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 Pine Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Livingston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~29 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Creek School
How many students attend Pine Creek School?
Pine Creek School has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livingston, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Creek School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Livingston, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Creek School?
Pine Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine Creek School rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Creek School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Livingston, 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 Livingston on the city page.
Is Pine Creek School a good school?
Pine Creek School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Pine Creek Elem?
Besides Pine Creek School, Pine Creek Elem also operates Pine Creek 6-8 (15 students). See the Pine Creek Elem district page for the complete list.
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