Enrollment
3
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 302469000710
Spring Creek Colony Schl — Lewistown, MT
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Colony Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Spring Creek Colony Elem · Montana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Creek Colony Schl compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spring Creek Colony Schl reports 3 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 87% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Spring Creek Colony Elem spends $30,000 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.8% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spring Creek Colony Schl compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Montana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2:1 | ▼ 83% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2:1
students per teacher
— 83% below state mean
Top 2% in Montana — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,000
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 3 Top 1% in Montana — larger than 99% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 2:1 -83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302469000710
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Creek Colony Elem, which includes Spring Creek Colony Schl.
$30,000
Per student
+39%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 25.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Colony Schl
How many students attend Spring Creek Colony Schl?
Spring Creek Colony Schl has 3 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lewistown, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Colony Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Colony Schl is 2:1, which is 83% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Colony Schl?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Colony Schl is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Lewistown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Colony Schl?
Spring Creek Colony Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.