- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plains, MT
Plains 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Plains 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302085000896
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plains 7-8 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Plains · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Montana
- 65
- students enrolled
Plains 7-8 has class sizes larger than 88% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plains 7-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plains, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Plains 7-8 shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 4.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 302085000896 · Plains, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Plains Elementary School (218 students)
Plains 7-8 shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.8 → 4.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Plains 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plains Element
Plains Elementary School
218 students
- Plains High Sc
Plains High School
121 students
- This school 65
Plains 7-8
65 students
What this shows Plains 7-8 reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plains 7-8 compares
Plains 7-8 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 88% in Montana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$13,159
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 43 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Plains 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Plains K-12 reports $13,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plains 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plains High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plains 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plains 7-8
How many students attend Plains 7-8?
Plains 7-8 has 65 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plains, MT. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plains 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Plains 7-8 is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plains 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Plains 7-8 is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Plains, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plains 7-8?
Plains 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Plains 7-8 rank among public schools in Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Plains 7-8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plains, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plains K-12?
Besides Plains 7-8, Plains K-12 also operates Plains Elementary School (218 students) and Plains High School (121 students). See the Plains K-12 district page for the complete list.