- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Circle, MT
Redwater School
Federal NCES profile for Redwater School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 300679000186
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwater School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Circle · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 48
- students enrolled
Redwater School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Circle, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Redwater School held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 300679000186 · Circle, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bo Peep School (57 students)
Redwater School held near 34 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Redwater School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bo Peep School
Bo Peep School
57 students
- This school
Redwater School
48 students
- Redwater 7-8
Redwater 7-8
31 students
What this shows Redwater School reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwater School compares
Redwater School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 49% in Montana - lower ratio than 51% 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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 48 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.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Redwater School 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Peep School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwater 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwater School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwater School
How many students attend Redwater School?
Redwater School has 48 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Circle, MT. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwater School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwater School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwater School?
The largest demographic group at Redwater School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Circle, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwater School?
Redwater School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater School ranks #1 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 School, Circle Elem also operates Bo Peep School (57 students) and Redwater 7-8 (31 students). See the Circle Elem district page for the complete list.