Enrollment
29
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 302664000750
Turner School — Turner, MT
Federal NCES profile for Turner School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
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 →
The verdict
Turner School earns an F Resource Investment Index (38/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Montana schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 38/100
- 7:1
- small classes for Montana
- 29
- students enrolled
School address
District: Turner 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
7:1
vs 12.1:1 Montana avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Turner School reports 29 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 42% below the Montana state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 55% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 580 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Turner Elem spends $23,250 per pupil district-wide, above the Montana average of $19,282 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 39.5% from the state, and 22.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Turner 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 42% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
7 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 97% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
29 larger than 4% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
7:1
students per teacher
— 42% below state mean
Top 15% in Montana — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$23,250
per pupil, district-wide
— above Montana avg of $19,282
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Per 580 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.
Overview
Enrollment 29 Top 28% in Montana — larger than 72% of 826 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 302664000750
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.1
Students per counselor 580:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turner Elem, which includes Turner School.
$23,250
Per student
+21%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 39.5%
Federal 22.7%
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
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Turner School
How many students attend Turner School?
Turner School has 29 students enrolled. It is a other school in Turner, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner School is 7:1, which is 42% lower than the Montana average of 12.1:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner School?
The largest demographic group at Turner School is White at 96.6%. The school serves a student body in Turner, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner School?
Turner School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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.
Is Turner School a good school?
Turner School earns an F Resource Investment Index (38/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Montana schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.