Enrollment
410
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Target Range School
Federal NCES profile for Target Range School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302589000734
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Target Range School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Montana schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Montana
- 410
- students enrolled
Target Range School has class sizes larger than 91% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Target Range School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Target Range Elem · Montana
NCES ID 302589000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Target Range School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Target Range School
Target Range School is a large combined-grade school in Missoula, Montana, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Montana schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Target Range Elem spends $10,898 per pupil, 43% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Missoula's public schools, it stands alongside Jeannette Rankin El (457 students): Target Range School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Its district, Target Range Elem, also runs Target Range 7-8 (134 students).
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 Target Range School compares
Target Range 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 91% in Montana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$10,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 84.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Target Range School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Target Range Elem, which includes Target Range School.
$10,898
Per student
-43%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 52.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Target Range School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Range 7-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Target Range School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jeannette Rankin El
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Rattlesnake Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Target Range School
How many students attend Target Range School?
Target Range School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Target Range School?
The student-teacher ratio at Target Range School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Target Range School?
The largest demographic group at Target Range School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Target Range School?
Target Range School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Target Range School rank among schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Target Range School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missoula on the city page.
Is Target Range School a good school?
Target Range School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Target Range Elem?
Besides Target Range School, Target Range Elem also operates Target Range 7-8 (134 students). See the Target Range Elem district page for the complete list.
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