- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plains, MT
Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302085000622
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plains Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plains · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 218
- students enrolled
Plains Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plains Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plains, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Plains Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 302085000622 · Plains, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plains High School (121 students)
Plains Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Plains Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plains Elementary School
218 students
- Plains High Sc
Plains High School
121 students
- Plains 7-8 65
Plains 7-8
65 students
What this shows Plains Elementary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plains Elementary School compares
Plains Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 56% in Montana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Plains Elementary School 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plains 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plains Elementary School
How many students attend Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plains, MT. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plains Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plains Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Plains, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plains Elementary School?
Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Plains Elementary School ranks #1 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 Elementary School, Plains K-12 also operates Plains High School (121 students) and Plains 7-8 (65 students). See the Plains K-12 district page for the complete list.