- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plentywood, MT
Plentywood School
Federal NCES profile for Plentywood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302096000625
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plentywood School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Plentywood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 179
- students enrolled
Plentywood School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plentywood School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plentywood, MT.
School address
District: Plentywood K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 302096000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Plentywood School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 302096000625 · Plentywood, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Plentywood High School (101 students)
Plentywood School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Plentywood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plentywood School
179 students
- Plentywood Hig
Plentywood High School
101 students
- Plentywood 7-8 61
Plentywood 7-8
61 students
What this shows Plentywood School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plentywood School compares
Plentywood 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 47% in Montana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Plentywood School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Plentywood K-12 Schools reports $14,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plentywood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plentywood High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plentywood 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plentywood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plentywood School
How many students attend Plentywood School?
Plentywood School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plentywood, MT. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plentywood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plentywood School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plentywood School?
The largest demographic group at Plentywood School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Plentywood, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plentywood School?
Plentywood School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Plentywood School rank among public schools in Plentywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Plentywood School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plentywood, 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 Plentywood K-12 Schools?
Besides Plentywood School, Plentywood K-12 Schools also operates Plentywood High School (101 students) and Plentywood 7-8 (61 students). See the Plentywood K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.