Enrollment
31
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 302493001009
St Regis 7-8 — St Regis, MT
Federal NCES profile for St Regis 7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 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 Regis 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Regis 7-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St Regis 7-8 reports 31 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 94 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St Regis K-12 Schools spends $20,251 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.6% from local sources (property taxes), 34.0% from the state, and 30.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Regis 7-8 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 29% | — | — |
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
12:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Montana — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$20,251
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 94 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 31 Top 29% in Montana — larger than 71% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302493001009
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 12.9%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 94:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.9%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Regis K-12 Schools, which includes St Regis 7-8.
$20,251
Per student
-6%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 34.0%
Federal 30.4%
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
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about St Regis 7-8
How many students attend St Regis 7-8?
St Regis 7-8 has 31 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Regis, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Regis 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at St Regis 7-8 is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 25% 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 Regis 7-8?
The largest demographic group at St Regis 7-8 is White at 71.0%. The school serves a student body in St Regis, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Regis 7-8?
St Regis 7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.