- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Ignatius, MT
St Ignatius Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St Ignatius Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300611000174
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ignatius Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in St Ignatius · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- students per teacher
- 210
- students enrolled
St Ignatius Elementary School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignatius Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St Ignatius, MT.
School address
District: St Ignatius K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300611000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
St Ignatius Elementary School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 300611000174 · St Ignatius, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 10:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ignatius Middle School (128 students)
St Ignatius Elementary School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
St Ignatius Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Ignatius Elementary School
210 students
- St Ignatius Mi
St Ignatius Middle School
128 students
- St Ignatius Hi
St Ignatius High School
121 students
What this shows St Ignatius Elementary School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ignatius Elementary School compares
St Ignatius Elementary 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% 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
57.1%
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
$16,181
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, St Ignatius Elementary School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for St Ignatius K-12 Schools reports $16,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Ignatius Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Ignatius High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ignatius Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~210 students)
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 public school in St Ignatius, MT. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 St Ignatius Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St Ignatius Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 43.8% of enrollment, in St Ignatius, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ignatius Elementary School?
St Ignatius Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Ignatius Elementary School rank among public schools in St Ignatius?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignatius Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St Ignatius, 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 St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
Besides St Ignatius Elementary School, St Ignatius K-12 Schools also operates St Ignatius Middle School (128 students) and St Ignatius High School (121 students). See the St Ignatius K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.