- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ronan, MT
Ronan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ronan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 302279000668
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronan Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ronan · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 432
- students enrolled
Ronan Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronan Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ronan, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ronan Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 302279000668 · Ronan, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: K William Harvey Elem (378 students)
Ronan Middle School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Ronan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ronan Middle School
432 students
- K William Harv
K William Harvey Elem
378 students
- Pablo Elementa
Pablo Elementary
229 students
What this shows Ronan Middle School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronan Middle School compares
Ronan Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 71% in Montana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,176
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 59.0%
White 24.3%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Ronan Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Ronan Elem reports $12,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| K William Harvey Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pablo Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronan Middle School
How many students attend Ronan Middle School?
Ronan Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ronan, MT. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronan Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ronan Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 59.0% of enrollment, in Ronan, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronan Middle School?
Ronan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ronan Middle School rank among public schools in Ronan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronan Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ronan, 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 Ronan Elem?
Besides Ronan Middle School, Ronan Elem also operates K William Harvey Elem (378 students) and Pablo Elementary (229 students). See the Ronan Elem district page for the complete list.