Enrollment
128
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Ignatius Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Ignatius Middle School
St Ignatius Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in St Ignatius, Montana, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 128 students, its enrollment sits close to the Montana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 39.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 39 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 128 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St Ignatius K-12 Schools also operates St Ignatius Elementary School (210 students) and St Ignatius High School (121 students) alongside St Ignatius Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St Ignatius Middle School compares
St Ignatius Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Ignatius K-12 Schools, which includes St Ignatius Middle School.
$16,672
Per student
-14%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in St Ignatius on the city page.
Is St Ignatius Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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