Enrollment
42
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Power, MT
Power School
Federal NCES profile for Power School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302151000643
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Power School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Power · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Montana
- 42
- students enrolled
Power School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Power School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Power, MT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Power School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Power School
Power School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Power, Montana, enrolling 42 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Power School is leaner than roughly 89% of Montana schools and 49% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 42 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 42 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Power Elem spends $15,301 per pupil, 21% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Power's public schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Colony Elementary (11 students): Power School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6:1 vs 11:1).
Its district, Power Elem, also runs Power 7-8 (20 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Power School compares
Power School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 11% in Montana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Power School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Power Elem, which includes Power School.
$15,301
Per student
-21%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 41.0%
Federal 23.2%
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.
How Power School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Power School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar other schools in Power
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Power School
How many students attend Power School?
Power School has 42 students enrolled. It is a public school in Power, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power School?
The student-teacher ratio at Power School is 6:1, which is 49% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Power School?
The largest demographic group at Power School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Power, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Power School?
Power School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Power School rank among public schools in Power?
By Resource Investment Index, Power School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Power, 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 Power on the city page.
Is Power School a good school?
Power School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Power Elem?
Besides Power School, Power Elem also operates Power 7-8 (20 students). See the Power Elem district page for the complete list.
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