- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scobey, MT
Scobey School
Federal NCES profile for Scobey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302367000687
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scobey School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Scobey · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 152
- students enrolled
Scobey School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scobey School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Scobey, MT.
School address
District: Scobey K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 302367000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Scobey School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 302367000687 · Scobey, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Scobey High School (80 students)
Scobey School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Scobey School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scobey School
152 students
- Scobey High Sc
Scobey High School
80 students
- Scobey 7-8 45
Scobey 7-8
45 students
What this shows Scobey School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scobey School compares
Scobey School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 55% in Montana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 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.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Scobey School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Scobey K-12 Schools reports $14,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scobey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scobey High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scobey 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scobey School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scobey School
How many students attend Scobey School?
Scobey School has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scobey, MT. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scobey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scobey School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scobey School?
The largest demographic group at Scobey School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Scobey, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scobey School?
Scobey School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Scobey School rank among public schools in Scobey?
By Resource Investment Index, Scobey School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Scobey, 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 Scobey K-12 Schools?
Besides Scobey School, Scobey K-12 Schools also operates Scobey High School (80 students) and Scobey 7-8 (45 students). See the Scobey K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.