- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Ignatius, MT
St Ignatius Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Ignatius Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 300611000994
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ignatius Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in St Ignatius · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 128
- students enrolled
St Ignatius Middle School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignatius Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St Ignatius, MT.
School address
District: St Ignatius K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 300611000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
St Ignatius Middle School held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 300611000994 · St Ignatius, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ignatius Elementary School (210 students)
St Ignatius Middle School held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
St Ignatius Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Ignatius El
St Ignatius Elementary School
210 students
- This school
St Ignatius Middle School
128 students
- St Ignatius Hi
St Ignatius High School
121 students
What this shows St Ignatius Middle School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ignatius Middle School compares
St Ignatius Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 69% in Montana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 42.2%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, St Ignatius Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Ignatius High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ignatius Middle 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 middle 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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Ignatius Middle School
How many students attend St Ignatius Middle School?
St Ignatius Middle School has 128 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Ignatius, MT. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Ignatius Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Ignatius Middle School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 42.2% of enrollment, in St Ignatius, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ignatius Middle School?
St Ignatius Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 St Ignatius Middle School rank among public schools in St Ignatius?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ignatius Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, St Ignatius K-12 Schools also operates St Ignatius Elementary School (210 students) and St Ignatius High School (121 students). See the St Ignatius K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.