Enrollment
347
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 302505000720
Stevensville High School — Stevensville, MT
Federal NCES profile for Stevensville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 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: Stevensville H S · 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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevensville High School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stevensville High School reports 347 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Stevensville H S spends $33,843 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $21,538 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.4% from local sources (property taxes), 35.1% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Stevensville High 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 84% | — | — |
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 53% in Montana — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
81.0%
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
$33,843
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $21,538
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 174 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 347 Top 84% in Montana — larger than 16% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302505000720
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stevensville H S, which includes Stevensville High School.
$33,843
Per student
+57%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
+74%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 35.1%
Federal 21.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Stevensville High School
How many students attend Stevensville High School?
Stevensville High School has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stevensville, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevensville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevensville High School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevensville High School?
The largest demographic group at Stevensville High School is White at 87.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stevensville, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevensville High School?
Stevensville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.