Enrollment
101
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 302096000626
Plentywood High School — Plentywood, MT
Federal NCES profile for Plentywood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 1
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
District: Plentywood K-12 Schools · Montana
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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plentywood High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Plentywood High School reports 101 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 101 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Plentywood K-12 Schools spends $15,312 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.0% from local sources (property taxes), 41.2% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), 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 Plentywood 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 54% | — | — |
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 52% in Montana — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,312
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 101 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 101 Top 54% in Montana — larger than 46% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302096000626
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 101:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.6%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plentywood K-12 Schools, which includes Plentywood High School.
$15,312
Per student
-29%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.2%
Federal 10.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Plentywood High School
How many students attend Plentywood High School?
Plentywood High School has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plentywood, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plentywood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plentywood High School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plentywood High School?
The largest demographic group at Plentywood High School is White at 92.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Plentywood, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plentywood High School?
Plentywood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.