- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Target Range School shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 302589000734 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Target Range 7-8 (134 students)
Target Range School shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Target Range School compares
Target Range School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,371
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Target Range Elem reports $10,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.