- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wolf Point, MT
Southside School
Federal NCES profile for Southside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302859000797
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Wolf Point · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 214
- students enrolled
Southside School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wolf Point, MT.
School address
District: Wolf Point Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302859000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Southside School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 302859000797 · Wolf Point, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside School (158 students)
Southside School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Southside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southside School
214 students
- Northside Scho
Northside School
158 students
- Wolf Point 7-8
Wolf Point 7-8
108 students
What this shows Southside School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside School compares
Southside 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Montana - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.0%
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
$16,053
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 214 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 77.1%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Southside School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Wolf Point Elem reports $16,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Point 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Wolf Point
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southside School
How many students attend Southside School?
Southside School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wolf Point, MT. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside School?
The largest demographic group at Southside School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.1% of enrollment, in Wolf Point, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside School?
Southside School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Southside School rank among public schools in Wolf Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wolf Point, 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 Wolf Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Wolf Point Elem?
Besides Southside School, Wolf Point Elem also operates Northside School (158 students) and Wolf Point 7-8 (108 students). See the Wolf Point Elem district page for the complete list.