- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Circle, MT
Redwater 7-8
Federal NCES profile for Redwater 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300679001005
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwater 7-8 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Circle · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Montana
- 31
- students enrolled
Redwater 7-8 has class sizes larger than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater 7-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Circle, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Redwater 7-8 shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.6 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 300679001005 · Circle, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bo Peep School (57 students)
Redwater 7-8 shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.6 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Redwater 7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bo Peep School
Bo Peep School
57 students
- Redwater Schoo
Redwater School
48 students
- This school
Redwater 7-8
31 students
What this shows Redwater 7-8 reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwater 7-8 compares
Redwater 7-8 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 81% in Montana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,622
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Redwater 7-8 is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Circle Elem reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwater 7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Peep School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwater School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwater 7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwater 7-8
How many students attend Redwater 7-8?
Redwater 7-8 has 31 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Circle, MT. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwater 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwater 7-8 is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwater 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Redwater 7-8 is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Circle, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwater 7-8?
Redwater 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Redwater 7-8 rank among public schools in Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater 7-8 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Circle, 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 Circle Elem?
Besides Redwater 7-8, Circle Elem also operates Bo Peep School (57 students) and Redwater School (48 students). See the Circle Elem district page for the complete list.