Enrollment
432
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ronan Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ronan Middle School
Ronan Middle School is a large elementary school in Ronan, Montana, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Montana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 432 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 826 Montana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (59%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ronan Elem spends $12,324 per pupil, 36% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 41.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ronan Elem also operates K William Harvey Elem (378 students) and Pablo Elementary (229 students) alongside Ronan Middle School.
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 Ronan Middle School compares
Ronan Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,324
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ronan Elem, which includes Ronan Middle School.
$12,324
Per student
-36%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 43.5%
Federal 41.7%
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 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ronan on the city page.
Is Ronan Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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