- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belgrade, MT
Story Creek Elem
Federal NCES profile for Story Creek Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 300329001131
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Story Creek Elem earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Montana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Belgrade · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 437
- students enrolled
Story Creek Elem has class sizes larger than 78% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Story Creek Elem ranks #5 of 5 schools in Belgrade, MT.
School address
District: Belgrade Elem · Montana
NCES ID 300329001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Story Creek Elem grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 300329001131 · Belgrade, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgrade Middle School (978 students)
Story Creek Elem grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Story Creek Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgrade Middl
Belgrade Middle School
978 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
438 students
- This school
Story Creek Elem
437 students
- Saddle Peak El
Saddle Peak Elementary
416 students
What this shows Story Creek Elem reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Story Creek Elem compares
Story Creek Elem is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 78% in Montana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$11,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Story Creek Elem is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Belgrade Elem reports $11,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Story Creek Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saddle Peak Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Story Creek Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Belgrade
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridge View Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Saddle Peak Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Springhill School
Standard public school
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Pass Creek School
Standard public school
14 students 7:1 students per teacher
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Story Creek Elem
How many students attend Story Creek Elem?
Story Creek Elem has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belgrade, MT. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Story Creek Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Story Creek Elem is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Story Creek Elem?
The largest demographic group at Story Creek Elem is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Belgrade, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Story Creek Elem?
Story Creek Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Story Creek Elem rank among schools in Belgrade?
By Resource Investment Index, Story Creek Elem ranks #5 of 5 schools in Belgrade, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belgrade on the city page.
What other schools are in Belgrade Elem?
Besides Story Creek Elem, Belgrade Elem also operates Belgrade Middle School (978 students), Ridge View Elementary (438 students), and Saddle Peak Elementary (416 students). See the Belgrade Elem district page for the complete list.