- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rattlesnake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301857000578
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rattlesnake Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 393
- students enrolled
Rattlesnake Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301857000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Rattlesnake Elementary School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 301857000578 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (669 students)
Rattlesnake Elementary School shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Rattlesnake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
669 students
- Porter Middle
Porter Middle School
579 students
- Jeannette Rank
Jeannette Rankin El
457 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
429 students
- Hawthorne Scho
Hawthorne School
417 students
- This school
Rattlesnake Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Rattlesnake Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rattlesnake Elementary School compares
Rattlesnake Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Montana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$13,401
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Rattlesnake Elementary School is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula Elem reports $13,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rattlesnake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rattlesnake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jeannette Rankin El
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rattlesnake Elementary School
How many students attend Rattlesnake Elementary School?
Rattlesnake Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rattlesnake Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Rattlesnake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rattlesnake Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rattlesnake Elementary School?
Rattlesnake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Rattlesnake Elementary School rank among schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula Elem?
Besides Rattlesnake Elementary School, Missoula Elem also operates Washington Middle School (669 students), Porter Middle School (579 students), and Jeannette Rankin El (457 students). See the Missoula Elem district page for the complete list.