Enrollment
210
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 300611000174
St Ignatius Elementary School — St Ignatius, MT
Federal NCES profile for St Ignatius Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: St Ignatius K-12 Schools · 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Ignatius Elementary School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St Ignatius Elementary School reports 210 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% 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 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St Ignatius K-12 Schools spends $18,086 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.1% from local sources (property taxes), 38.5% from the state, and 39.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), 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 St Ignatius Elementary School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 70% | — | — |
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
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Montana — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$18,086
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 210 Top 70% in Montana — larger than 30% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 300611000174
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 43.8%
White 42.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.1%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Ignatius K-12 Schools, which includes St Ignatius Elementary School.
$18,086
Per student
-16%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 38.5%
Federal 39.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about St Ignatius Elementary School
How many students attend St Ignatius Elementary School?
St Ignatius Elementary School has 210 students enrolled. It is a other school in St Ignatius, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 St Ignatius Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St Ignatius Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in St Ignatius, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ignatius Elementary School?
St Ignatius Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) 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.