Enrollment
31
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwater 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwater 7-8
Redwater 7-8 is a mid-sized middle school in Circle, Montana, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 31 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment) (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 91 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Circle Elem spends $12,392 per pupil, 36% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Circle Elem also operates Bo Peep School (57 students) and Redwater School (48 students) alongside Redwater 7-8.
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 Redwater 7-8 compares
Redwater 7-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Circle Elem, which includes Redwater 7-8.
$12,392
Per student
-36%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 43.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle 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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Circle on the city page.
Is Redwater 7-8 a good school?
Redwater 7-8 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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