Enrollment
52
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 302550000962
Swan River 6-8 — Bigfork, MT
Federal NCES profile for Swan River 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 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: Swan River Elem · 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swan River 6-8 compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Swan River 6-8 reports 52 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% 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 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 104 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Swan River Elem spends $10,257 per pupil district-wide, below the Montana average of $21,538 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.2% from the state, and 22.6% 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 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 Swan River 6-8 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 64% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 40% | — | — |
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Montana — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$10,257
per pupil, district-wide
— below Montana avg of $21,538
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 104 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 52 Top 40% in Montana — larger than 60% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302550000962
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 104:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swan River Elem, which includes Swan River 6-8.
$10,257
Per student
-52%
vs Montana
Avg $21,538
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 50.2%
Federal 22.6%
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
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Swan River 6-8
How many students attend Swan River 6-8?
Swan River 6-8 has 52 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bigfork, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan River 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan River 6-8 is 19.8:1, which is 64% higher than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan River 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Swan River 6-8 is White at 84.6%. The school serves a student body in Bigfork, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan River 6-8?
Swan River 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) 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.