- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Polson, MT
Polson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Polson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302106000632
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polson Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Polson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 477
- students enrolled
Polson Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polson Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Polson, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Polson Middle School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 302106000632 · Polson, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Linderman School (355 students)
Polson Middle School shrank from 524 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Polson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Polson Middle School
477 students
- Linderman Scho
Linderman School
355 students
- Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley School
243 students
What this shows Polson Middle School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polson Middle School compares
Polson Middle School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
70.6%
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
$12,918
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Polson Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polson Elem reports $12,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linderman School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Valley School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Polson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Polson Middle School
How many students attend Polson Middle School?
Polson Middle School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Polson, MT. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polson Middle 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 Polson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Polson Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Polson, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polson Middle School?
Polson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Polson Middle School rank among public schools in Polson?
By Resource Investment Index, Polson Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Polson, 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 Polson on the city page.
What other schools are in Polson Elem?
Besides Polson Middle School, Polson Elem also operates Linderman School (355 students) and Cherry Valley School (243 students). See the Polson Elem district page for the complete list.