- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belgrade, MT
Saddle Peak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saddle Peak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300329001111
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saddle Peak Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Belgrade · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 416
- students enrolled
Saddle Peak Elementary has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Peak Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Belgrade, MT.
School address
District: Belgrade Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300329001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Saddle Peak Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 300329001111 · Belgrade, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgrade Middle School (978 students)
Saddle Peak Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Saddle Peak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgrade Middl
Belgrade Middle School
978 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
438 students
- Story Creek El
Story Creek Elem
437 students
- This school
Saddle Peak Elementary
416 students
What this shows Saddle Peak Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saddle Peak Elementary compares
Saddle Peak Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 61% in Montana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$11,571
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 333 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Saddle Peak Elementary is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Belgrade Elem reports $11,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saddle Peak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Story Creek Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saddle Peak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Belgrade
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridge View Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Story Creek Elem
Standard public school
437 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Springhill School
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Pass Creek School
Standard public school
14 students 7:1 students per teacher
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saddle Peak Elementary
How many students attend Saddle Peak Elementary?
Saddle Peak Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belgrade, MT. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddle Peak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddle Peak Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saddle Peak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saddle Peak Elementary is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Belgrade, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saddle Peak Elementary?
Saddle Peak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Saddle Peak Elementary rank among schools in Belgrade?
By Resource Investment Index, Saddle Peak Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Belgrade, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belgrade on the city page.
What other schools are in Belgrade Elem?
Besides Saddle Peak Elementary, Belgrade Elem also operates Belgrade Middle School (978 students), Ridge View Elementary (438 students), and Story Creek Elem (437 students). See the Belgrade Elem district page for the complete list.