- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ulm, MT
Ulm Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Ulm Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302688000945
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulm Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ulm · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Montana
- 15
- students enrolled
Ulm Junior High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulm Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ulm, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ulm Junior High grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 302688000945 · Ulm, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 7.5:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ulm School (69 students)
Ulm Junior High grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Ulm Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ulm School
Ulm School
69 students
- Fairhaven Colo
Fairhaven Colony
30 students
- This school 15
Ulm Junior High
15 students
What this shows Ulm Junior High reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulm Junior High compares
Ulm Junior High 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 19% in Montana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.0%
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
$10,341
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.7%
Two or More 13.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Ulm Junior High is about as mixed as the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Ulm Elem reports $10,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ulm Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulm School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhaven Colony | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulm Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulm Junior High
How many students attend Ulm Junior High?
Ulm Junior High has 15 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ulm, MT. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulm Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulm Junior High is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Ulm Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Ulm Junior High is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Ulm, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulm Junior High?
Ulm Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ulm Junior High rank among public schools in Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulm Junior High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ulm, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ulm Elem?
Besides Ulm Junior High, Ulm Elem also operates Ulm School (69 students) and Fairhaven Colony (30 students). See the Ulm Elem district page for the complete list.