- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ulm, MT
Ulm School
Federal NCES profile for Ulm School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 302688000756
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ulm School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ulm · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69
- students enrolled
Ulm School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ulm School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ulm, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ulm School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 302688000756 · Ulm, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairhaven Colony (30 students)
Ulm School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Ulm School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ulm School
69 students
- Fairhaven Colo
Fairhaven Colony
30 students
- Ulm Junior Hig 15
Ulm Junior High
15 students
What this shows Ulm School reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ulm School compares
Ulm School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Montana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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 91.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Ulm School is less mixed than 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Colony | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ulm Junior High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ulm School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Ulm
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ulm School
How many students attend Ulm School?
Ulm School has 69 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ulm, MT. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ulm School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ulm School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Ulm School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Ulm, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ulm School?
Ulm School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, Ulm School ranks #2 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 School, Ulm Elem also operates Fairhaven Colony (30 students) and Ulm Junior High (15 students). See the Ulm Elem district page for the complete list.