- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galata, MT
Riverview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300009300325
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Galata · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Montana
- 19
- students enrolled
Riverview Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Galata, MT.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
19 on latest CCD 300009300325 · Galata, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 19:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary School (13 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 schools in Galata. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Riverview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverview Elementary
19 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
13 students
- Rimrock Colony
Rimrock Colony School
12 students
- Hillside Colon
Hillside Colony School
9 students
What this shows Riverview Elementary reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Elementary compares
Riverview Elementary vs Montana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 61% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 96% in Montana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,535
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
District finance for Liberty Elem reports $11,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rimrock Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Galata
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Elementary
How many students attend Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has 19 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galata, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 19:1, which is 61% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Elementary?
Riverview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Elementary rank among schools in Galata?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Galata, 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 Liberty Elem?
Besides Riverview Elementary, Liberty Elem also operates Liberty Elementary School (13 students), Rimrock Colony School (12 students), and Hillside Colony School (9 students). See the Liberty Elem district page for the complete list.