Enrollment
73
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 302275000986
Rocky Boy 7-8 — Box Elder, MT
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Boy 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rocky Boy Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Boy 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rocky Boy 7-8 reports 73 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 37 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rocky Boy Elem spends $22,832 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.5% from local sources (property taxes), 22.1% from the state, and 72.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocky Boy 7-8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 64% in Montana — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,832
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 37 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.
Overview
Enrollment 73 Top 48% in Montana — larger than 52% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302275000986
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 37:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocky Boy Elem, which includes Rocky Boy 7-8.
$22,832
Per student
+6%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.5%
State 22.1%
Federal 72.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Boy 7-8
How many students attend Rocky Boy 7-8?
Rocky Boy 7-8 has 73 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Box Elder, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Boy 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Boy 7-8 is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Boy 7-8?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Boy 7-8 is American Indian / Alaska Native at 97.3%. The school serves a student body in Box Elder, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Boy 7-8?
Rocky Boy 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.